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

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.

By L. E. Willis | Sep 3, 2025

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Deering urges governor to seek federal help addressing Chicago crime

State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) has called on Governor J.B. Pritzker to reconsider his stance on accepting federal assistance to address crime in Chicago and surrounding counties.

By Macon Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

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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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FOIA request sent to City of Clinton regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025

By Macon Reporter | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Clinton regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Farmer regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By Macon Reporter | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Farmer regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Maroa regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025

By Macon Reporter | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Maroa regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Decatur regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By Macon Reporter | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Decatur regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Sullivan regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By Macon Reporter | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Sullivan regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

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Deering questions Pritzker on gerrymandering, sheltering Texas Democrats: ‘Governor’s message is simple: Politics over people’

By Macon Reporter reports | Aug 20, 2025

State Rep. Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is calling out Gov. J.B. Pritzker, saying his support for Texas Democrats fleeing to Illinois to block redistricting contrasts with his approval of a highly partisan map in Illinois that critics say undermines fair representation.

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Deering files bill to change tuition rules for non-citizens in Illinois

By Macon Reporter | Aug 19, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) has introduced a bill aimed at changing how non-citizens are treated in Illinois’ public higher education system.

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Deering’s bill creating STEAM opportunity database becomes law in Illinois

By Macon Reporter | Aug 18, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) announced that her bill, HB 2801, has been signed into law by the Governor.

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Moultrie County saw 5.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Macon Reporter | Aug 15, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 15.5% of income in Moultrie County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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FOIA request sent to Moultrie County Sheriff regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025

By Macon Reporter | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Moultrie County Sheriff regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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Macon County residents paid 13th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during June

By A. M. Andrews | Aug 13, 2025

Macon County residents paid approximately $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 13th highest total paid per county in June.

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Prairie State Taxes: Moultrie County residents rank 59th in total sales taxes paid for June

By A. M. Andrews | Aug 12, 2025

Moultrie County residents paid $317,021 in sales taxes, ranking 59th in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

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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.