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Illinois Governor Pritzker on "Meet the Press" discussing Texas Democrats in Illinois | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published August 12, 2025 at 7:42 AM CDT

Governor Pritzker calls Texas Democrats "Heroes" for trying to thwart a mid-term redistricting effort
A judge denies former House Speaker Michael Madigan's request to stay out of prison during his appeal
No GOP candidates thus far for some of Illinois' statewide offices
A citywide observance this week for the 1908 Race Riot

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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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