![Former school superintendent and Republican candidate for Illinois' 102nd House District Jim Acklin.](https://will.illinois.edu/images/uploads/39368/jim-acklin__medium.jpg)
102nd District House Race Interviews: Jim Acklin
Acklin, the recently retired superintendent of St. Joseph-Odgen High School, says his career in education would translate well to a role in the legislature. He's one of three GOP candidates vying to succeed Adam Brown in Illinois' March 15 primary.