North Cook News

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

On November 10, 2025, North Cook News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Rolling Meadows. The request seeks access to existing vendor payment registers for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Specifically, the records requested include the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and a description or purpose of goods and services provided.

The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, which allows individuals and organizations to access public records held by government bodies in Illinois. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format. As part of their professional duties as a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs comprehensively and accurately, North Cook News aims to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.

In addition to their role as a news outlet, North Cook News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through FOIA requests and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website 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.