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Illinois elected officials condemn the killing of a Palestinian American boy | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles
Published October 17, 2023 at 7:40 AM CDT
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  • Illinois elected officials condemn the killing of a Palestinian American boy
  • A former DCFS employee found guilty of child endangerment
  • Cook County Board members are hoping to allocate an extra five million dollars for services for domestic violence victims
  • Three Illinois Republican members of the U.S. House plan to support Jim Jordan's bid for Speaker
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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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