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College hopefuls can fill out the FAFSA form now | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published November 25, 2024 at 6:39 AM CST

College students are hoping the FAFSA process is easier this fall
Side Effects Public Media reports on the need for vaccines
Illinois faces a lawsuit over its insurance mandate for abortion care
Millions of pounds of food have been recalled recently over health concerns
The Illinois Supreme Court says a former chair of the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board can continue to sue the Chicago Sun-Times
Blue Man Group is ending its run in Chicago

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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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