West central Illinois schools report worst teacher, substitute shortages in state Raymon Troncoso Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — A shortage of full-time and substitute teachers reported throughout Illinois is worse in the west central region than anywhere else in the state, according to a new survey. A majority of the 591 school districts who responded to the 2020 Illinois Educator Shortage Study, released Monday by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, said they had a problem finding teachers, and most believe their situation is getting worse. Statewide, 77 ...