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A federal judge reassesses bribery convictions of Commonwealth Edison execs | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published March 4, 2025 at 7:22 AM CST

A federal judge tosses four of nine bribery convictions against former Comm Ed execs but left other convictions intact
Illinois Senate Republicans are pushing a proposal to cap annual property tax hikes
Governor JB Pritzker champions a proposal allowing community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees in some career fields
President Trump's push to cut federal spending will mean at least four federal leases in Springfield will end

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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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