Illinois politicians are responding to deadly attacks on two Democratic lawmakers | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published June 17, 2025 at 7:09 AM CDT

Some lawmakers saying they won't be intimidated following the deadly shooting in Minnesota
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the $55 billion state budget for the next twelve months
A central Illinois lawmaker says a gun safety measure in Illinois will likely face legal challenges
President Trump sharpened his attack on Illinois' governor Monday

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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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