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Central Illinoisans express concerns about Saturday's failed assassination attempt | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles
Published July 15, 2024 at 7:14 AM CDT
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  • Central Illinoisans express concerns about Saturday's failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump
  • Democratic and leaders in Illinois decried Saturday's attack against Trump
  • Illinois Republicans say they are rallying around the former President even more after the attempt on his life
  • High School students in Illinois will start taking the ACT exam next spring
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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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