Illinois’ lieutenant governor visits Western Illinois University to address teacher shortage

Illinois’ lieutenant governor paid a visit to Western Illinois University Monday to address the teacher shortage. Julianna Stratton said there will be $122 million dedicated to the Monetary Award Program, which goes to Illinois residents attending an undergraduate program at an in-state college or university. Stratton said the state wants to fix the long-term teacher shortage issue so it is raising investments in education by $12 billion.