FOIA Request to Village of Winfield regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the DuPage Policy Journal to the Village of Winfield 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 requested records include details such as the title of the 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 specifies that these records should be provided in electronic format if available.
The DuPage Policy Journal emphasizes that this request is made in the interest of gathering information for public dissemination. It is aimed at holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requestor has also sought a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional involved in reporting news to the public.
Additionally, it is noted that the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: 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.
