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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Speaker Welch’s Gerrymandering Amendment Will NOT Move Forward in the Senate

Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais is a reminder that redistricting must follow the Constitution and treat every voter fairly. As we saw last week, House Democrats…


Thursday, April 30, 2026
Internship Opportunity!

My office is participating in a Summer Internship Program, which is a select internship program that will provide high school and college students the opportunity to experience state legislative work….


Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Deering Hosts Successful Shred and Diaper Drive

Thank you to the Macon County Farm Bureau for partnering with me to host a successful shred event and diaper drive! So many community members were able to utilize the…


Monday, April 27, 2026
Reminder: Shred Event & Diaper Drive Tomorrow

I am hosting a FREE shred event and diaper drive with the Macon County Farm Bureau tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28th. The event will take place at the Farm Bureau’s office,…


Thursday, April 23, 2026
Can We Afford to Keep the Bears?

Can we afford to keep the Bears? Last night, HB 910 was brought to the House Floor for a vote. The bill is coined as mega projects bill aimed at…


Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Redistricting House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment Passed Along Partisan Lines

Today, the House of Representatives passed House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment (HJRCA) 28, filed by Speaker Welch, which rewrites the standards for legislative mapmaking in Illinois. If passed, HJRCA 28…


Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Illinois General Assembly Weighs Millionaire’s Tax

The millionaire’s tax is yet another push for a graduated income tax that will drive more people and small businesses out of the state. As of today, over 22,000 Illinois…


Friday, April 17, 2026
Deering Speaks on PPP Loan Fraud by State Employees in Illinois

There is absolutely no excuse for the PPP fraud committed by Illinois state employees. Leadership comes from the top. It was on the Pritzker administration to ensure the agencies under…


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Deering Speaks at IGOLD Rally

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Deering’s HB 4242 Passes the House

State Rep. Regan Deering’s bill HB 4242 passed the House unanimously. The bill, HB 4242, requires DCFS to include written notification to the alleged perpetrator in an investigation on six…