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 Introduces Resolution to Advocate SNAP Benefits for Foster Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – While foster families continue to face obstacles that limit their access to nutritious food, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently presented a resolution that calls on the federal government to automatically qualify foster families for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Scherer-Backed Bill Guaranteeing Paid Leave Bill Signed Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Workers will receive a guaranteed five days of paid personal time off or sick leave under a new law backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur.
Scherer Announces Creation of OSLAD-Funded Destination Playground in Decatur
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting the creation of a new park in Decatur that was funded through the state’s Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant program.
Scherer Working to Connect Laid-Off Akorn Workers with Available Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to ensure workers affected by sudden layoffs at Decatur’s Akorn Pharmaceuticals have access to support and job training resources.
Scherer to Fight for Consumer and Veteran Rights, Education Funding on Important Committees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will continue her efforts to properly fund Central Illinois schools, to address the teacher shortage, and protect the rights of consumers and veterans as a member of several key committees.
Scherer Introduces Bill to Provide Food Assistance for All Foster Children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her lifelong efforts to uplift children and their families, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, introduced legislation that would expand access to food assistance for foster families.
Scherer to Address Teacher Shortage as Chairwoman of Education Administration and Licensing Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will keep pursuing the fight for sensible licensing requirements and help put good teachers in the classroom in her position as chairwoman of the Elementary and Secondary Education for Administration, Licensing and Charter Schools Committee.
Rep. Scherer Starts New Term, Continues to Fight for Working Families and Central Illinois Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement Wednesday upon taking office for a new term in the Illinois House:
Rep. Scherer Highlights New Smoke Detector Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –To help keep local residents safe and informed, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting a new law that will require owners of many types of buildings to purchase and install a 10-year nonremovable battery smoke detector.
Scherer Highlights CEJA Funding for Communities Undergoing Energy Transitions, Encourages Them to Apply
DECATUR, Ill. – To assist eligible localities throughout the state transition to clean energy, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging eligible communities to apply for the Energy Transition Community (ETC) grant, a $40 million initiative funded under the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA).