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Sangamon County Coroner identifies stabbing victim, search continues for suspect | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published July 14, 2023 at 8:23 AM CDT

Sangamon County Coroner identifies stabbing victim in Springfield while search continues for suspect
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Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Murphy discusses possible federal disaster relief funding for businesses impacted by recent storms

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Michelle Eccles

Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Radio Television and went on to become an award winning anchor and reporter for stations in Decatur and Springfield.

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