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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Gun Grab Alert!

This Wednesday, HB 4471 will go for a vote in the Gun Violence Prevention Committee. The bill is a ban on Glock pistols and does nothing to stop crime. As…


Saturday, May 16, 2026
Village of Downs Awarded Nearly $240,000 through Safe Routes to School Grant

Thanks to the Safe Routes to School Grant Award, the Village of Downs was awarded $239,169 for improvements to sidewalks, upgrades to traffic control devices, and pedestrian crossings around Tri-Valley…


Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Deering Attends Firefighters Memorial at the State Capitol

Yesterday we honored firefighters who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony in Springfield. Each year, the ceremony allows us to remember…


Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) Gets $1.5M in Federal Funding

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood secured $1.5 million in federal grant funding for the Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) to help build an air cargo road extending Airport Road south toward…


Friday, May 8, 2026
Deering Attends the Illinois Peace Officers Memorial

Yesterday alongside my colleagues, I attended the Illinois Peace Officers Memorial service to pay tribute to Illinois’ fallen police officers. The solemn ceremony honors the bravery, service, and sacrifice of…


Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Illinois Bacon Day!

It’s Illinois Bacon Day here at the Capitol. Today we commemorate the work of the Illinois pork producers who #BringHomeTheBacon


Monday, May 4, 2026
Small Business Week

May 3-9 marks Small Business Week. When you “shop small” you are not only supporting an entrepreneur, but you are investing in your community. Don’t forget to support your favorite…


Monday, May 4, 2026
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all the remarkable individuals who work to ensure our children are set up for the future through education and other opportunities. Your work…


Saturday, May 2, 2026
Deering Interviews with Center Square to Discuss DOJ Investigating Illinois Schools

In an interview with the Center Square, I discussed the Dept. of Justice investigating Illinois schools to determine whether sexual orientation and gender identity content has been included in any…


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…