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Published May 21, 2024 at 7:28 AM CDT

Protests and security will be present at the Democratic Convention in Chicago
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is finalizing a massive reorganization
Planned Parenthood wants to expand abortion access
Legislation allowing human trafficking victims to have their disciplinary records expunged has passed both Illinois chambers
A Springfield police officer receives the Life Saving Award

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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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