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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Deering Files Bill to Make College Affordable for Working Families

Restores basic fairness and stops preferential treatment for non-citizens over U.S. citizens DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) filed legislation to end preferential treatment for non-citizens in Illinois’ public higher-education…


Monday, August 18, 2025
I-CASH in Fairbury on Wednesday!

Who couldn’t use a little extra money from the government these days? Stop by the I-Cash event I am hosting with Senator Sally Turner, Senator Chris Balkema, Representative Jason Bunting,…


Monday, August 18, 2025
Deering’s STEAM Opportunity Bill Signed by the Governor

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after her bill, HB 2801 was signed by the Governor: “As a marine biologist and science teacher, I want…


Friday, August 8, 2025
The Regan Route: Genective in Farmer City

Genective in Farmer City is quite impressive. It has a great small team that’s advancing crop science in the ag industry which is vital here in the 88th District and…


Monday, August 4, 2025
Rep. Deering’s First Bill Signed by the Governor

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) released the following statement upon the Governor signing SB 1288, a measure she recently guided through the legislature: “I’m proud we were able…


Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Regan Route Business Tour is Underway!

The Regan Route business tour is underway in the 88th District, beginning in Bloomington with Shannon’s Five Star Restaurant. Shannon’s Five Star is a staple. The owner Shannon and her…


Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Regan’s Rundown on State Matters: July Edition

Welcome to my e-newsletter! As your State Representative, I want to provide you with updates about what is going on in Springfield and around the 88th. In this issue, I…


Thursday, July 17, 2025
Illinois Retail Merchants Association Highlights Business in the 88th District

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association’s “We Are Retail Project” works to highlight the different businesses that make up Illinois’ diverse retail community. A recent highlight was for Shooting Star Florist,…


Thursday, July 17, 2025
Deering Announces Business Tour in the 88th District

The Regan Route: “To a Brighter Future” DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is announcing her business tour, “The Regan Route.” The tour will focus on learning about different…


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…