Scherer: Students Deserve Protection from Predatory Loan Companies

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is calling for an override of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of an initiative from the Attorney General’s office that would establish a Student Loan Bill of Rights and other safeguards to protect students from predatory...

Scherer Criticizes Rauner’s Veto of Worker Protection Measure

DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is calling for an override of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation designed to protect the rights of working men and women in Illinois. “Labor unions have been instrumental in building a strong middle class in our...

Scherer Raises Awareness of Anti-Domestic Violence Efforts

DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is inviting residents to join her, survivors of domestic violence, advocates and first responders to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October. “Domestic violence impacts every community in this...

Scherer Co-Sponsors Bill in Response to Equifax Breach

DECATUR, Ill. – In the wake of the Equifax data breach, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is co-sponsoring new legislation that would prevent reporting agencies from charging fees to consumers who wish to freeze their credit report. “In a data breach, freezing your...