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Published May 28, 2024 at 8:27 AM CDT

The Illinois House returns to Springfield today to vote on the budget
Democratic lawmakers in Springfield hoping to expand protections for patients seeking abortion services in Illinois
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker not supportive of a Madison County referendum asking voters if they should separate from the Chicago area
Public special education day schools could soon see more funding opportunities

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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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