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Extreme Heat Watch goes into effect Wednesday through Thursday in central Illinois | First Listen

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Published July 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM CDT

Extreme Heat Watch in effect Wednesday morning through Thursday evening
Climate scientists concerned about cuts to weather research
Former CEO of ComEd sentenced for her role in bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
Illinois sets out o oexplore the employment and college outcomes of teens
Mattoon has lifted its Do Not Drink order

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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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