DPL Watchdogs

A grassroots effort to keep the Decatur Public Library honest
and make the City of Decatur more transparent. Email news tips to [email protected]

[DPL Watchdogs @DplWatchdogs]

So you've decided to request some info from a government body in Illinois. Here's a handy pic of what a FOIA email should look like. Be as specific as possible and remember to include dates if you know them. It will save time for everyone. Good luck getting that public info!

[Walt Made Me Laugh @da_Wizrd]

Starting Tomorrow
We giving out free lunches to kids in need throughout The Bronx
11am - 1pm
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[EdgarCountyWatchdogs @ECWDogs]

Illinois Governor’s Executive Order attempts to invoke power not given re: Open Meetings. https://t.co/Tk6h70LIco

[heraldandreview @heraldandreview]

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker used his emergency powers Monday to waive a portion of the Illinois Open Meetings Act to allow local governments and other public bodies to hold “remote” meetings to help control the spread of the novel… https://t.co/G53KeLusnE

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

Disaster, emergency, pandemic - or not.

There are no waivers to civil rights.

No exception, no exemption, no matter what.

#BewareOfBlanketWaivers

[DPL Watchdogs @DplWatchdogs]

Retaliation will never silence us. We have over 5000 pages of facts to support our claims. We will cotinue to shine light on misdeeds and backroom dealings of those that think they are hidden by elected power or money. If the goal was to make people scared, you failed.

[DPL Watchdogs @DplWatchdogs]

On March 9th between 4 and 5 pm, one of our members had their car vandalised. It took Police over 3 hours to respond. This is not acceptable for anyone. If you have any info regarding extended response times, contact us so we can try to make this right for all citizens.

[DPL Watchdogs @DplWatchdogs]

@WillWetzel4

[DPL Watchdogs @DplWatchdogs]

Would anyone care to explain why #HowardBuffett is emailing @AccessDecatur Mayor Wolfe and #CryinByers about cannabis legalization? It suggests something fouler than skunk weed was going on behind the scenes.
@wandtvnews @WCIA3 @heraldandreview #BrianByers

[DPL Watchdogs @DplWatchdogs]

#DanCaulkins, known for being rich enough he doesn't take a salary, believes he represents only part of his district and is doing the will of those that believe a speeding dildo wouldn't hurt like hell. #DildoArmy #DildoDan #Censorship
https://t.co/w6Fv6wlq2T

[David Neufeld @dyneuf]

@ryangrim @rmc031 And small counties

https://t.co/6xpWBlRDBG

[Marie @themariefonseca]

@ryangrim @rmc031 This happens all over the country - we had a billionaire block us in a small town in Massachusetts- the guy threatened all the neighbors and threatened the town - he pays to control the entire town - it’s sick

[Ryan Grim @ryangrim]

Buffett’s kid was awarded the title of “civilian undersheriff” by Decatur.

[Ryan Grim @ryangrim]

A glimpse into our dystopian future, where the offspring of billionaires play out their fantasies on small towns:

Howard G. Buffett helped block the opening of a pot dispensary in Illinois because he wants to play sheriff https://t.co/9P8I5ZmNll by @rmc031

[DPL Watchdogs @DplWatchdogs]

Courtesy of your local grassroots transparency group. And we're just getting started.

#DPLWatchdogs #RickyMeyer #RickMeyer #GreggZientara #Zebra #BrianByers

@wandtvnews @WCIA3 @heraldandreview @AccessDecatur

https://t.co/dkSN04EFVU

[DPL Watchdogs @DplWatchdogs]

Early voting starts on February 6. This vote shapes what is on the ballot in November.
If you've got any questions about voting in Macon County, here's where you can find some info: https://t.co/WtBCqR8NiE
Now get out there, take a friend, and vote!

[DPL Watchdogs @DplWatchdogs]

Dear FOIA Officers,
This is a non commercial FOIA request for the following:

1. This is the info you are seeking
2. You can ask for 5 different things
3.
4.
5.

Thank you for your time. It is acceptable to fulfill this request via email.

Sincerely,
Your Name

[DPL Watchdogs @DplWatchdogs]

So you've decided to request some info from a government body in Illinois. Here's a handy pic of what a FOIA email should look like. Be as specific as possible and remember to include dates if you know them. It will save time for everyone. Good luck getting that public info!

[DPL Watchdogs @DplWatchdogs]

Handy Emails

DPL: [email protected]

City of Decatur: [email protected]

Macon County: [email protected]

Decatur Public Schools: [email protected]

Decatur Police Department: [email protected]

Park District: [email protected]