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A Winter Weather Advisory, Illinois has a new state water plan and other top stories | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published January 24, 2023 at 7:47 AM CST

Illinois has a new state water plan
A new legislative proposal to improve pay and training for temporary workers
A central Illinois lawmaker plans to sue the state over the new assault weapons ban
Illinois Department of Natural Resources has a new director
UIC reaches agreement with faculty
Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder gives an update on the Wyndham Hotel in downtown Springfield

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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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