Governor Pritzker says he won't approve a budget with tax increases | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published May 29, 2025 at 6:31 AM CDT

Illinois' governor says the upcoming budget will be a lean one
An Illinois House committee approves a measure allowing doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients
Republican U.S. Congressman Ray LaHood says he'll announce soon whether he'll run for Senate
The state of Illinois has launched a survey on high speed passenger trains
Missouri has halted abortions
One of the most famous former gang leaders receives a pardon from President Trump
A Decatur businessman who co-founded K's Merchandise has died

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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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