FOIA Request to City of Oakbrook Terrace regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by DuPage Policy Journal to the City of Oakbrook Terrace on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records concerning new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The request specifies that the records should include the contract or amendment title, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The intent is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public.
The requestor has emphasized that this request is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. If any part of the request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for such denial is requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. An electronic format for these records is preferred if available.
DuPage Policy Journal operates as a media organization committed to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As members of the media, they assert their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their status as media professionals.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
