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The tragedy at YNOT in Chatham has devastated the community | First Listen

Police closed Walnut St. from Gordon Dr. to Park Ave. after the incident.
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Police closed Walnut St. from Gordon Dr. to Park Ave. after the incident.

NPR Illinois News Director Sean Crawford visits with Michelle Eccles about the incident.

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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