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 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.
Scherer-Backed Carbon Capture Law Readies Illinois to Grow New Cutting-Edge Jobs
DECATUR, Ill. – A new law passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will help position Central Illinois communities to take advantage of cutting edge, job-creating technology. The law, signed by Gov. Pritzker at Richland Community College on Thursday in Decatur, enabling underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois—a process known as carbon capture and sequestration (CSS).
Scherer Statement on Murder of Sonya Massey
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer released the following statement:
Scherer-Backed Laws Provide Families with Relief from Medical Debt
DECATUR, Ill. – New laws passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will eliminate up to $1 billion in families’ unpaid medical bills, and prevent past medical debt from hurting individuals’ credit scores.
Scherer Reflects on Spring Session, Underscores Support for Education, First Responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the passage of a balanced budget and the conclusion of the General Assembly’s spring session Wednesday, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, reflected on her efforts to uplift Illinois’ families by cutting the cost of health care, supporting first responders, strengthening our schools and standing up for Central Illinois.
Scherer Applauds Efforts to Commemorate 1908 Springfield Race Riot
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement Monday, encouraging ongoing conversations by the U.S. Department of the Interior about commemorating the 1908 Springfield Race Riot:
Scherer Backs Reforms to Make Health Care More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working families will have better access to affordable, adequate health care under a new measure sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, aiming to reduce costs and hold insurance companies accountable.
Scherer-Backed Bill Takes Aim at Ghost Networks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her longstanding efforts to improve health insurance network adequacy and hold big health insurance companies accountable, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is backing legislation that will institute new rules to improve access to care.