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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!…


Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Farm Credit Illinois: Grant and Scholarship Opportunity

Farm Credit Illinois is offering scholarship and grant opportunities for high school seniors and 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters. For high school seniors planning to study Agriculture in college, a…


Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Holiday Drives Around the 88th

Please join me in celebrating the giving spirit of our communities by participating in a local event.


Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Deering to Host Mobile DMV Event with Secretary of State’s Office in Forsyth

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is hosting a Mobile DMV event with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office on Friday, December 5th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m….


Monday, November 17, 2025
Illinoisans Deserve Accountability and Transparency from their Government

In September, Governor Pritzker ordered state agencies to identify immediate spending reductions by October 23rd. Nearly 30 days later, and no such details have been released. My colleague, State Rep….