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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…


Monday, February 24, 2025
The ICC Faces Decision on Rate Increases for Gas

The ICC recently issued a decision on Peoples Gas pipeline replacement program and is also considering rate increase requests from Nicor Gas and Ameren Illinois.  As a member of the…


Friday, February 14, 2025
National Organ Donor Day

On National Organ Donor Day we recognize the significant impact that one donation can have on the lives of others. Every day, countless patients await the gift of life through…


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Deering Commends Guilty Verdicts in Madigan Trial, Calls for Stronger Ethics

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) commends the “guilty” verdicts that were returned in the high-profile federal court case against former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. A jury found…


Tuesday, February 11, 2025
There is Still Time Left in Annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive!

My card drive is still underway through Thursday! Cards are arriving daily, but there is still time left! Please contact my office with any questions.