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Some driver facilities in Illinois will be taking appointments for in-person visits | First Listen

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  • Some driver facilities in Illinois will be taking appointments for in-person visits
  • Bradley University President explains some of the reasons why Bradley is facing cost cutting measures
  • The Illinois Supreme Court is rolling out procedures to prepare to the end of cash bail
  • A new law designed to help make it easier for veterans to own a pet
  • Animal rights group suing Boone County over inhumane practices at rodeos
  • Violins of Hope opening at the Illinois State Museum September 7
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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