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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Deering on DOJ Complaint Challenging Illinois’ In-State Tuition & Scholarships for Non-Citizens

“My legislation restores basic fairness and brings Illinois into compliance with federal law.”  DECATUR, IL…State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed…


Thursday, August 28, 2025
Deering Calls on Governor to Work with Trump Administration to Combat Chicago Crime

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker’s recent comments about not wanting to take help from the federal government to combat crime in Chicago…


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…


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…


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…


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…