Illinois preschool providers struggling due to closures of federal Head Start offices | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published May 28, 2025 at 6:14 AM CDT

The Trump administration has closed half of the all federal Head Start program offices
Republican Congressman Darin LaHood a reconciliation bill the House passed last week will boost the economy
States across the country have seen some movement in improving maternal mental health programs
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says he will seek re-election next year

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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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