McLean County Times

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

The McLean County Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Lexington, Illinois. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions or purposes of goods and services provided.

This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The McLean County Times emphasizes that it seeks only existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. The organization has also requested that these records be provided in electronic format to facilitate their reporting process.

As part of its mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public, McLean County Times is seeking a fee waiver for this request. This waiver is justified by their role as a media organization involved in gathering and disseminating news to inform the public.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

In Illinois, pet owners must have a license for certain pets, like dogs, and comply with state and local regulations. These licenses are defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act and must comply with the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Rules. The pet license typically involves a fee and must be renewed periodically. Licensing supports animal control and health programs and helps ensure that pets have the correct vaccinations, especially against deadly and highly contagious diseases like rabies.

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.