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Thursday, July 10, 2025
Team Deering Attends Belflower Fire Truck Dedication

On the 4th of July, the Bellflower Fire Department dedicated their new truck to Andrew Ellis. Andrew loved his family, his town, and being a firefighter. He was instrumental in…


Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Reminder: Traveling Office Hours Today!

My office will be joining State Senator Sally Turner’s again for traveling office hours today. My district staff will be available to help answer questions about state services, as well…


Friday, July 4, 2025
Happy 4th of July!

249 years ago, our forefathers declared righteous independence from an unjust government and established our great country. Since that day, America and the ideals espoused in her Declaration of Independence…


Tuesday, June 24, 2025
IDNR’s State Park Spotlight: Weldon Springs State Park in Clinton

Weldon Springs State Park is a great place to go in the 88th District. Make some time to visit this gem this summer!


Monday, June 23, 2025
Illinois Special Olympics Were Held in Normal

The Special Olympics were held this weekend in Normal. All the athletes were spectacular in their events and their sportsmanship unmatched. Congratulations to all the athletes and their families and…


Monday, June 23, 2025
Deering Attends Re-Dedication of Pfc. Robert C. Burke Memorial Park in Monticello

It was my honor to attend the re-dedication of Pfc. Robert C. Burke Memorial Park in Monticello. There was a moving program commemorating the local 18 year-old Marine’s heroic conduct…


Saturday, June 21, 2025
Deering’s Office Helps at Bellflower Annual Clean-up Day

My staff helped Bellflower during their annual community clean up day hauling old appliances, mowing yards, and being the kind neighbors that our small Midwestern towns are known for worldwide.


Thursday, June 12, 2025
Pritzker to Testify in D.C. Over Illinois’ Failed Sanctuary State Policies

Governor JB Pritzker is set to testify before the Full Committee on Oversight and Government Reform this morning to try to defend Illinois’ failed sanctuary state policies. The fact of…


Monday, June 9, 2025
By End of 2025, Illinois Will Have Spent $2.5 Billion on Migrant Care

Illinois will have spent over $2.5 billion on migrant care by the end of 2025. “The Gov. J.B. Pritzker administration’s spending on migrant care has seen massive cost overruns and…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Rep. Regan Deering: Illinois Doesn’t Need a Bigger Government—It Needs a Better One

This morning, I shared my thoughts in the Chicago Tribune calling out the unsustainable growth of Illinois government: “There’s nothing compassionate about taking more from families who already have to…