Cindy Cronin Cahill District 1 Board Member | DuPage County
Cindy Cronin Cahill District 1 Board Member | DuPage County
On September 26, 2024, we at the DuPage Policy Journal sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to DuPage County in Illinois. The request was made for a comprehensive list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. The information sought includes the vendor's name, transaction date, description of the transaction, and the amount paid.
As a media organization committed to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe that access to such public records is crucial. It enables us to fulfill our professional responsibilities effectively. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced in July 2023 the most extensive multi-year program, Rebuild Illinois, to improve and repair all modes of transportation. Governor JB Pritzker said, "Over the next six years, we're investing over $40 billion to improve all modes of transportation across our great state. That means better roads and bridges, modernized transit and aviation, and expanded and faster passenger rail service."
Sam Tornatore District 1 Board Member
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According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, JB Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois program is planning or implementing ten major projects in Chicago. The program is investing $396 million in these projects to improve safety and mobility on Illinois's roads and bridges. Three of the ten projects are scheduled to be completed in 2024, and the remaining seven are projected to be completed from 2025 through 2030.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that they are investing $107 million in seven projects to be completed in Kane County under the Rebuild Illinois program. The Rebuild Illinois program is investing $220 million in ten projects in central Cook County to construct roads and bridges.
Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional. We look forward to the DuPage County's response to our FOIA request and will continue to keep the public informed about the expenditure of public funds.
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