The state senator from Lebanon, in St. Clair County, is challenging ten-term incumbent John Shimkus in the March 15 Republican primary.  He spoke with Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline about the race.

Illinois State Senator Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) calls 10-term incumenbent John Shimkus a career politician who's making decisions to appeal to special interests. The Republican is challenging Shimkus in the 33-county 15th Congressional District.

When it comes to funding public schools, Illinois ranks near the bottom for equity. Legislation designed to change that stalled last session. Lawmakers are revising it to try again.