FOIA Request to City of Knoxville regarding new or amended contracts on December 9, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Galesburg Reporter to the City of Knoxville, Illinois, seeking access to specific records. The request, sent on December 9, 2025, aims to obtain copies of any new contracts or contract amendments executed by the city, village, or township from January 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025. The focus is particularly on contracts related to public works projects, technology services, and consulting or professional services.
The request specifies that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. It asks for electronic copies if available and includes contract documents, amendments, or agreements signed during the specified period. As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in local governmental affairs, Galesburg Reporter seeks this information under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140).
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The requestor has indicated eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional involved in gathering news for public dissemination. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies using FOIA laws.
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.
