DECATUR, Ill. – Illinois veterans, active-duty service members, reservists and their dependents will be able to access free legal help for consumer, housing and family law issues through a recently launched statewide hotline and network of legal support services that...

Scherer-Backed Measure to Cut Fees for New Entrepreneurs Now Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, to assist first time business owners by waiving state fees is now law following a vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto. “One of the most important things we need to do to encourage...