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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Applications for Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grants Open February 18th

Applications for Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grants open in a couple weeks. These grants support food processing, aggregation, storage and distribution projects across the state. Illinois farms, cooperatives, processing facilities,…


Friday, January 30, 2026
IRMA New Scholarship Opportunity

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association recently launched a new scholarship opportunity. The Illinois Retail Scholarship Challenge encourages high school seniors to develop creative and practical solutions to real business challenges…


Friday, January 23, 2026
Cold Temperatures Hit Central Illinois

Dangerously cold temperatures are expected across the state for the next several days. To make sure you are prepared, limit time outdoors, dress in layers that cover all exposed skin,…


Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Deering Hosts Second Valentines for Seniors Card Drive

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is announcing her second Valentines for Seniors card drive and is encouraging you to participate. Rep. Deering’s office is collecting cards starting on…


Friday, January 16, 2026
Spring Session Kicks Off Next Tuesday

Spring Session kicks off Tuesday at 2pm for the House of Representatives. I am working to serve you in Springfield and it is critical to hear from engaged constituents. If…


Monday, January 12, 2026
Take My 2026 Legislative Survey

Dear Friends,  In order to be your voice in Springfield, I need to know the issues that matter most to you. Your responses to these survey questions will help guide…


Thursday, January 8, 2026
TOI Scholarship Opened Now

The Township Officials of Illinois (TOI) have announced that their 2026 Scholarship application is open now through March 2, 2026, for any high school seniors planning to attend an Illinois…


Thursday, January 8, 2026
Deering Strongly Opposed to Green New Giveaway

Today, Gov Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Act into law. This new law gives power to unelected bureaucrats, raises energy rates, leads to loss of good paying private…


Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Rep. Deering Recaps 2025

As we close out 2025, I took some time to recap my first year in office. From meetings with constituents and tours of area businesses to working bills in the…


Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Admission Pass for Four for Select Chicago Museums Available

Looking for something fun to do over Christmas break? Families in the 88th District can request an admission pass from my office to visit select Chicago area museums for FREE!…