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Published March 13, 2023 at 7:31 AM CDT

Votes on proposals to improve DCFS expected in the coming weeks
Flood outlook among the Mississippi River increasing
USDA report shows number of farms in the U.S. is down by nearly 10,000
A state House committee advances a plan to grant Chicago cops and firefighters full benefits if they became disabled from COVID-19
Finding ways to preserve healthcare in Peru, Illinois after hospital closes
The Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association calling for leveling the playing field with companies like Air BnB.
Congresswoman Mary Miller helping to launch the Congressional Family Caucus
President of ISVMA, Joanne Carlson, talks about why banning all cat declawing procedures is a bad idea

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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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