Rep. Sue Scherer
96th District
E-2 Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 524-0353
(217) 524-0354 FAX
1301 E. Mound Rd.
Suite 270
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-9636
(217) 877-9659 FAX
Full-time legislator; former public school teacher of 34 years in Decatur and Maroa-Forsyth; graduate, St. Teresa High School in Decatur; B.S., Illinois State University; M.Ed., Eastern Illinois University; has four children and five grandchildren.
Scherer Helps to Secure Improvements for Decatur’s Garfield Park
DECATUR, Ill. – $400,000 in new funding secured by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will create a new playground and improve accessibility at Decatur’s Garfield Park.
Scherer-Backed Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect in New Year
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Job postings will offer potential applicants more information about salary and benefits under a new law backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, taking effect in January.
Scherer Sponsors Smart Reforms to Improve Employee Retirement Plans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to improve the economic security of tens of thousands of teachers, public safety workers, and state employees by sponsoring smart reforms to strengthen the state’s retirement systems and help recruit and retain great public service workers.
Scherer Highlights Operation Purple Heart, Honors the Sacrifices of Veterans
DECATUR, Ill. – After attending a purple heart reunification ceremony that connected a local resident with the priceless object, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting the work of Operation Purple Heart and honoring veterans everywhere.
Scherer Reminds Parents and Guardians of Halloween Safety Tips
DECATUR, Ill. – Ahead of this month’s Halloween gatherings and trick-or-treating, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is reminding everyone who plans to celebrate Halloween of tips to stay safe during this year’s spooky season.
Scherer Encourages Residents to Nominate School Board Members for Award
DECATUR, Ill. – In advance of its Oct. 18 application deadline, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is asking residents to nominate exceptional school board members to receive the prestigious Thomas Lay Burroughs Award from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Scherer-Backed Budget Supports Local Libraries and Literacy Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is applauding new funding secured for local literacy and reading programs in the state budget.
Scherer Encourages Residents to Apply for Federal Lifeline Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of Digital Connective and Lifeline Awareness Week, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging local income-eligible residents to take advantage of discounted internet and phone services through the federal government’s Lifeline Program.
Scherer Recognized by Illinois Environmental Council for Commitment to Green Development
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, was recently honored by the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) with a 100% rating in recognition of her commitment to legislation that prioritizes green jobs, sustainable innovation, and wildlife and land conservation.
Scherer Measure Brings Reforms to Teacher Content Tests, Addresses Teacher Shortage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to put more teachers in schools with a new law tailoring licensing exams to the topics addressed in elementary classrooms.