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- What will a new FOIA reveal about Metropolis city contracts?
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📰 News we're reading
• FOIA request sent to City of Metropolis regarding new or amended contracts on December 9, 2025 (silnews.com) — Residents should know that Southern Illinois News has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the City of Metropolis seeking details on all new or amended city contracts from early 2025, including public works and technology deals. The outlet, working with a transparency-focused nonprofit, aims to publish what it finds so taxpayers can better understand how local funds are being spent. 
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