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Governor Pritzker proposes universal preschool and more top stories | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles
Published February 16, 2023 at 7:26 AM CST
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  • Republicans concerned the budget will lead to a tax increase
  • Advance Illinois applauds the governor's proposals says the investment in education may still fall short in education funding adequacy
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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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