DECATUR, Ill. – To celebrate the upcoming academic year, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, in partnership with Sista Girls and Friends and West Side New Creations, will be hosting a Back to School Bash on Sunday, August 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55S Country Club Road in Decatur.

DECATUR, Ill. — As the new academic year quickly approaches, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting the upcoming sales tax holiday on certain clothing and school-related items that will take place August 5-14.

DECATUR, Ill. – In continuation of her support for children in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, introduced legislation that would expand public food assistance to foster families in Illinois, regardless of income.

DECATUR, Ill. – A bill co-sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, that requires health insurance policies to cover continuous glucose monitors for diabetes patients was recently signed into law.

DECATUR, Ill. – A bill introduced by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, that prohibits child sex offenders from being employed at carnivals or fairs was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her commitment to improving public safety, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, celebrates the passage of House Bill 4736, which creates the Co-Responder Pilot Program. The Scherer-backed bill is part of a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at increasing public safety by supporting law enforcement and tackling the root causes of crime.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, co-sponsored a bill to lower the state’s pension liabilities by expanding the pension buyout option for state employees. The bill was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last week.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In continuation of her support of first responders, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is celebrating the $26,000 grant awarded to the Blue Mound Fire Protection District by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –- After House Bill 1463 did not pass the House of Representatives, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, released the following statement:

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –- After learning of the racist, antisemitic and homophobic comments of a now-former Springfield police officer, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, released the following statement: