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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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Deering calls for legislative support after DOJ files complaint over Illinois tuition policy

By L. E. Willis | Sep 3, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) responded to a recent complaint filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against Illinois regarding laws that provide in-state tuition and state-funded scholarships to non-citizens.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club of Decatur Inc.

By L. E. Willis | Aug 25, 2025

Boys & Girls Club of Decatur Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $850,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Dewitt County Friendship Center

By L. E. Willis | Aug 24, 2025

Dewitt County Friendship Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Government-backed nonprofit Shemilah Outreach Center profiled

By L. E. Willis | Aug 23, 2025

Shemilah Outreach Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $300,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Inside Decatur Christian School—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By L. E. Willis | Aug 22, 2025

Decatur Christian School, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Richland Community College

By L. E. Willis | Aug 21, 2025

Richland Community College, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $15,147,800 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Decatur residents paid 20th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during June

By L. E. Willis | Aug 11, 2025

Decatur residents paid approximately $3 million in sales taxes, the 20th highest total paid per municipality in June.

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Decatur responsible for 23rd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By L. E. Willis | Jul 11, 2025

Decatur residents paid just over $2.8 million in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per municipality in May.