Chris Miller, an Oakland Republican and a third-generation farmer raising Angus cattle in Coles County, is seeking the 110th District seat being vacated by Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) to represent the taxpayers in Springfield.
Lawrenceville, Effingham and Robinson have government pension funds with the highest funding levels in East Central Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
About 27 percent of Richland County Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly three quarters of students failed.
Academic results data released recently reveals 24 percent of Richland County Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.
Academic results data released recently reveals 21 percent of Villa Grove Junior High School students are considered on track for the next grade level.