Olney, Mattoon and Charleston have government pension funds with the lowest funding levels in East Central Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Dan Caulkins has gained the endorsement of the Illinois Family Action group in his Republican primary campaign for the seat held by retiring Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) in the 101st District.
About 28 percent of Riddle Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly three quarters of students failed.
With an annual price tag of $15,058, the University of Illinois charged the highest in-state tuition for 2016-17, according to Higher Education Tribune.