State Representative Regan Deering

09/07/2026

Wishing everyone in the 88th District a Happy Labor Day.

09/04/2026

My office will be closed on Monday, Sept 7th in honor of Labor Day. If there is anything we can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to reach out to (217) 876-1968 or visit RepDeering.com and we will return your message once we are back in the office on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

09/04/2026

Thanks to my colleague, Rep. Nicole La Ha, domestic violence survivors now have stronger legal protections after being coerced into debt by their abusers. I was proud to support this legislation when it came to the chambers. The new law goes into effect Jan. 1.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/new-bipartisan-illinois-law-will-help-domestic-violence-survivors-financial-hardships-coercive-control-abuse/19787209/

09/02/2026

Private-sector job growth in Illinois has remained virtually flat under Governor Pritzker while the nation has seen growth. Since 2018, Illinois ranks as the fifth worst state in private-sector job growth.

Under Gov. Pritzker, Illinois private-sector job growth is bottom 5 in the US. High taxes and regulations are stalling our economy.

09/01/2026

While our neighboring states see population growth, Illinois is shrinking under Governor Pritzker's leadership. In fact, Illinois ranks 48th in population growth rate among the 50 states and the worst in the Midwest. We have to make Illinois a more affordable, safe, and prosperous place to live if we want to become a destination for growth.

Learn more here: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-population-loss-pritzker/

08/31/2026

Simply put: the Education Freedom Tax Credit would make career and technical education programs more accessible for Illinois students, setting them up for success in the workforce. Not only is this a win for our students pursuing the trades, but it builds up the work force for job creators, and helps our communities grow. The hold up: Gov. Pritzker opting Illinois in to the program.

Manufacturers in Elk Grove Village, construction firms in DuPage County and automotive shops throughout the suburbs share a common challenge: finding workers with the technical skills to fill availabl...

08/28/2026

Illinois’ estate tax needs serious reform to help farm families keep their land for generations to come. Currently, there is a bipartisan proposal that I am a co-sponsor of that seeks to raise the estate tax exemption from $4 million to $6 million to allow more families to keep their farms, but unfortunately that measure has been sitting in the Rules Committee with no actual pressure to move the bill in this upcoming Veto Session. With most farms being owned by families, we must do something now.

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says he’s optimistic that the state’s farmers could soon see estate tax relief. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says Governor J.B. Pritzker and other state leaders are voicing their support for the Family Farm Preservation Act. “I was very...

08/27/2026

Illinois is set to receive a nearly $768 million settlement from Meta over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to be addictive to children. The agreement with Meta includes new safeguards for young users such as time limits, stronger age verification, and expanded parental controls.

Illinois will receive nearly $768 million from a landmark Meta lawsuit settlement over social media addiction, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday.

08/26/2026

On this day, 208 years ago, Illinois’ first constitution was adopted in Kaskaskia, establishing the founding of our great state. Illinois would then go on to adopt three more constitutions, with the latest being adopted in 1970. Happy Constitution Day!

08/25/2026

My thoughts and prayers are with Dolly Parton’s family and friends as they navigate this devastating time. The icon was known for more than her award-winning country music, but also for her efforts to foster a love of reading early on through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The service mailed one free book a month to households with children who were 5 years old and under. It is a great resource that serves nearly 3 million children. To learn more about the free service, visit https://imaginationlibrary.com/

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/dolly-parton-has-died-family-says-2026-08-25/

The irrepressible country music singer, songwriter and actress whose charisma, heartfelt lyrics and business acumen captured the public's imagination for nearly six decades, died on Tuesday, her family said in a statement.