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 Responds to Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, released the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his first budget address to the General Assembly:
Scherer Welcomes Local Pastor to Deliver Opening Prayer
DECATUR, Ill. – Pastor Silas Johnson of Calvary Baptist Church in Springfield delivered the invocation to the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday as a guest of state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur.
Scherer to Chair Education Committee on Administration, Licensing and Charter Schools
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will draw on her experience from 34 years as a public school teacher and legislative efforts to expand access to quality education as the new chair of the House Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School Committee.
Scherer Takes Oath of Office, Highlights Priorities for New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the 101st Illinois General Assembly inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 9, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, laid out her priorities and goals as a lawmaker for the new legislative session.
Scherer Encourages Local Jobseekers to Apply to IDOT’s Snowbird Program
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging local jobseekers to apply to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Snowbird program, a seasonal employment opportunity to perform emergency snow and ice control on area roads as the winter season continues.
Scherer Seeks Nominations for 2019 Volunteer Service Awards
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D- Decatur, is encouraging area residents to submit nominations for the 2019 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards.
Scherer Calling on Community to Support Victims of Taylorville Tornado
DECATUR, Ill. – Following Saturday’s tornado that devastated the community of Taylorville, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement:
Scherer Encourages Fireworks Safe Practices as Fourth of July Holiday Approaches
DECATUR, Ill. – As the Fourth of July approaches, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting important safety tips to protect the wellbeing of families who plan to participate in fireworks displays.
Scherer Calls on Governor to Sign Bill to Promote Good Government and Transparency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure backed by Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, that would require the Governor to begin disclosing the full size of his budget and the cost of his staff was recently sent to the Governor’s desk. Scherer is calling on Rauner to sign the widely supported, bipartisan Truth in Hiring Act.
Scherer Bill Raising Student Awareness on Debt Passes Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, which creates a task force to study credit card marketing targeting college students passed the Senate last week.