FOIA request sent to Village of Itasca regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026

FOIA Request to Village of Itasca regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Itasca by DuPage Policy Journal, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, dated February 1, 2026, seeks access to specific records related to the village's vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month.

The requested records include detailed information about payments made by the city. Specifically, the request asks for the names of vendors paid by the city, the dates and amounts of these payments, and descriptions of the goods or services purchased. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate creating new documents.

The purpose of this FOIA request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination. As a member of the news media, DuPage Policy Journal highlights its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. The organization also seeks a fee waiver based on its media status.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. 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.