West Cook News

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

The City of Berwyn in Illinois has received a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from West Cook News. The request seeks access to the city's vendor payment registers for the period between January 1, 2025, and 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.

The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, which allows individuals to access public records held by government bodies in Illinois. West Cook News is requesting these documents in an electronic format to facilitate their reporting process. The organization emphasizes that they are not seeking the creation of new documents but rather copies of existing records.

West Cook News is a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs comprehensively and accurately. As part of their journalistic responsibilities, they aim to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request due to their role as a media outlet.

Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.

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.