A report finds 73 % of Illinois' rural hospitals no longer provide obstetric care | First Listen

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Published May 6, 2024 at 8:15 AM CDT

A report finds 73 % of Illinois' rural hospitals no longer provide obstetric care
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A statewide conference on infectious diseases features a former anti-vaccine activist
The General Assembly's fiscal forecaster says there will be no "April surprise" revenue bump this year
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski talks about a bipartisan effort to address immigration issues

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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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