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Published January 4, 2023 at 7:09 AM CST

Illinois lawmakers expect to address an assault weapons ban
Menard county sheriff's deputy a member of the Illinois General Assembly for a few days
A latex ban in food service
Crime reform advocates say they hope the Illinois Supreme Court will rule quickly on the law abolishing the cash bail system
Isringhausen Imports starts a DRIVE grant for downtown Springfield. Owner Geoff Isringhausen talks about the program and the first recipient.

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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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