FOIA Request to Village of Crainville regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
The Carbondale Reporter has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Crainville seeking access to specific financial records. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, aims to obtain the village’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include detailed information such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. This information is sought in an electronic format if available. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
In accordance with FOIA regulations, if any part of this request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for denial should be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. As members of the media, we have highlighted our role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. Consequently, we have requested a fee waiver given our professional responsibilities.
This FOIA request aligns with our commitment as part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
