Peoria Standard

FOIA Request to City of Peoria regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

The Peoria Standard, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Peoria. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The requested records should include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions or purposes of goods and services provided.

This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The requester has specified that they are seeking existing records only and not asking for the creation of new documents. The preference is for these records to be provided in an electronic format.

As a member of the media involved in news gathering and reporting, the requester emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

In Illinois, pet owners must have a license for certain pets, like dogs, and comply with state and local regulations. These licenses are defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act and must comply with the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Rules. The pet license typically involves a fee and must be renewed periodically. Licensing supports animal control and health programs and helps ensure that pets have the correct vaccinations, especially against deadly and highly contagious diseases like rabies.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.