Former Illinois Governor Blagojevich grateful for his pardon and other top stories | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published February 12, 2025 at 7:55 AM CST

Following his pardon, Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich praises President Donald Trump
A new report shows Illinois residents pay among the highest property taxes in the country
Attorney General Kwame Raoul says the costs are growing as the state files more lawsuits against the Trump administration
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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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