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Friday Night Live highlights what Downtown Springfield has to offer | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles
Published July 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM CDT

Cainan Barnett, from Downtown Springfield Inc's Board and Isringhausen, discusses Friday Night Live. The event in downtown Springfield features music, comedy, food, and shopping. Everything starts at 5 p.m. Stores open until 8 p.m.

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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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