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Regan Deering announces business tour across central Illinois

State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) has announced her upcoming business tour, "The Regan Route," in the 88th District.

By Macon Reporter | Jul 17, 2025

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

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

By L. E. Willis | Jul 11, 2025

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Moultrie County: 15.5% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 13th in Illinois

By Macon Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 15.5% of income in Moultrie County—ranking it 13th least dependent among Illinois counties.

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De Witt County collects $39,916 in County Sales Tax in May

By A. M. Andrews | Jul 9, 2025

In May, De Witt County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Macon County taxpayers give $654,066 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By A. M. Andrews | Jul 8, 2025

In May, Macon County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Moultrie County taxpayers give $103,351 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By A. M. Andrews | Jul 7, 2025

In May, Moultrie County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$371,485 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Macon County

By A. M. Andrews | Jul 6, 2025

In May, Macon County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$59,834 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Moultrie County

By A. M. Andrews | Jul 5, 2025

In May, Moultrie County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Macon County collects just over $1.3 million in County School Facility Tax in May

By A. M. Andrews | Jul 4, 2025

In May, Macon County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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De Witt County collects $60,803 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By A. M. Andrews | Jul 4, 2025

In May, De Witt County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Per capita library grants awarded to 14 public libraries in the 88th district

By Macon Reporter | Jul 3, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering announced that 14 public libraries in the 88th District have received Public Library Per Capita Grants from the Illinois Secretary of State's office.

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Macon County residents pay $84,607 in County Sales Tax in May

By A. M. Andrews | Jul 2, 2025

In May, Macon County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Moultrie County residents pay $147,499 in County Sales Tax in May

By A. M. Andrews | Jul 1, 2025

In May, Moultrie County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Goose Creek Library receives tech grant from Illinois Secretary of State

By Macon Reporter | Jun 27, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering has congratulated the Goose Creek District Library in DeLand for receiving a library tech grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's office. “Congratulations to the Goose Creek District Library on their library...

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Illinois representative criticizes $1 billion in new state taxes effective July

By Macon Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering of Decatur has informed constituents about new and increased taxes set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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Illinois Republicans file lawsuit over alleged constitutional breach

By Macon Reporter | Jun 19, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering, along with other Republican colleagues in the Illinois House and Senate, has filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County court.

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Illinois representative criticizes governor's signing of FY26 budget

By Macon Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering of Decatur expressed opposition to the signing of the fiscal year 2026 budget by Governor JB Pritzker.

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Rep. Deering calls for ethics reform after Madigan's sentencing

By Macon Reporter | Jun 13, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) has expressed her views following the sentencing of former Speaker Michael J. Madigan.

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FOIA request sent to Dewitt County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By Macon Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Dewitt County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Moultrie County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By Macon Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Moultrie County regarding tax relief requests for veterans with disabilities on June 10, 2025.