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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Deering Announces Awardees of Per Capita Library Grants in the 88th District

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after 14 public libraries across the 88th District were awarded Public Library Per Capita Grants from the Illinois Secretary…


Monday, June 30, 2025
Regan’s Rundown on State Matters: June Edition

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


Friday, June 27, 2025
Deering Congratulates Goose Creek Library on Library Tech Grant

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering issued the following statement to congratulate Goose Creek District Library in DeLand for being named as a recipient of one of the library tech…


Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Deering Slams Democrats for $1B in Tax Hikes Starting July 1st

Families are getting crushed, and Springfield just made it worse  DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is alerting constituents to the new and increased taxes being implemented on July…


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 19, 2025
Deering Joins Republican Colleagues in Lawsuit Challenging Democrats’ Unconstitutional Practices

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) has joined a lawsuit with Republican colleagues in the House and Senate that seeks to enforce Illinois’ constitutionally-required Third Readings Rule in the Illinois…


Monday, June 16, 2025
Deering Opposed to the Signing of FY26 Budget  

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker signed the FY26 budget, which spends $55.2 billion, paid for by $1 billion in tax…