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Saturday, June 7, 2025
Team Deering Visits Rivian

My team was invited to tour the Rivian Training Center in Bloomington. Our conversation revolved around workforce development in Illinois and how we can collaborate to recruit, train, and hire…


Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Deering Attends Firefighter Memorial

The Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield is a powerful reminder of the bravery, strength, and heroism of firefighters.  This morning, we paid tribute to the…


Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Deering Hosts Two Emerging Women for Annual Conference in Springfield

Today I was honored to host guests from the 88th District for our annual Women to Watch Conference in Springfield.  The event was an opportunity to connect women in our…


Sunday, April 20, 2025
Happy Easter

Happy Easter! Today we celebrate renewal, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. May this day bring a sense of renewal and hope for the season ahead.


Friday, April 18, 2025
National Lineman Day

National Lineman Appreciation Day is a tribute to the men and women who work tirelessly to keep the lights on and communities powered. Their job requires skill, bravery, and dedication,…


Friday, April 18, 2025
Deering Marks Good Friday

Good Friday is a day of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude. It is a time to pause, look inward, and consider the deeper meaning of grace and redemption. As this solemn…


Friday, April 4, 2025
IHSA Fails to Respond to House Republicans Letter

On March 18th, 2025, the House Republican caucus sent a letter to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) asking for the organization to detail how their policies and protocols for…


Friday, March 14, 2025
Deering Honors Justice Lisa Holder White for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, I chose to highlight the achievements of Justice Lisa Holder White, a Decatur native and the first Black woman to sit on the Illinois…


Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Rep. Deering Speaks on Protecting Girls in Sports (Video)

Today, I stood up for protecting women and girls in sports. I have filed HB 1117, a measure to keep girls safe in school sports by requiring the school teams…


Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Deering: We Don’t Need More Hurdles for Job Creators in Illinois

We don’t need any more hurdles for job creators in Illinois. As a former small business owner and franchisee, I support the elimination of this burdensome cost of doing business…