Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's trial is taking a new turn | First Listen

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Published November 1, 2024 at 8:03 AM CDT

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's trial is taking a new turn
A correctional officer at the Sangamon County jail believed to have been exposed to fentanyl
A conservative legal activist suing Illinois over a program to help get more teachers of color in classrooms
Illinois is one of 18 states getting funding to make ethanol fuels more accessible

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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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