FOIA Request to Village of Addison regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Addison by the DuPage Policy Journal on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records related to new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific details requested include the title of each contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents. Additionally, if any portion of this request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for the denial is requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
The DuPage Policy Journal has requested these records in electronic format if available and has also sought a fee waiver based on their role as a media organization committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. This request aligns with their mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
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.
