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Illinois Department of Human Services trying to streamline process for SNAP benefits | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles
Published July 30, 2025 at 7:03 AM CDT
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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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