Welch: Hate Has No Place in America

Aug 23, 2017 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the deadly domestic terrorist attack in Charlottesville, VA, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, sponsored legislation condemning hate groups. “The terrorists and their acts of hatred and violence are inexcusable and...

Scherer to Host Free Job Fair in Decatur with 40 Employers

Aug 21, 2017 | Scherer

DECATUR, Ill. – To help connect job seekers with local employers, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur,  is partnering with Workforce Investment Solutions to host a community job fair on Wednesday, August 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in...

Scherer Fighting to Block Local Beverage Tax

Aug 21, 2017 | Scherer

DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is calling for a new state law prohibiting additional taxes on fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas from being enacted at the local level. “Taxing everyday purchases like fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas only...