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. “Protecting workers doesn’t just mean making sure they’re shielded from harassment, discrimination and...
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. “Investing in...
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. “Akorn chose to cut ties with 400 employees in a Zoom meeting, and...
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. “I am thrilled to help...
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. “Foster families already face so many obstacles, this...