Kankakee Times

FOIA Request to City of Kankakee regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

The Kankakee Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Kankakee seeking access to vendor payment registers. The request, sent on November 10, 2025, is aimed at obtaining records that detail the financial transactions between the city and its vendors from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025.

Specifically, the request seeks information on the names of vendors paid by the city during this period, along with the dates and amounts of these payments. Additionally, it requests details about the purpose or description of goods and services provided by these vendors. The FOIA request emphasizes that it is strictly for existing records and does not seek the creation of new documents.

The requester identifies as a news reporter from Kankakee Times, an organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs comprehensively and accurately. The requester also notes their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.

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