Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says there's no extra money for Chicago Public Schools | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published August 21, 2025 at 6:14 AM CDT

Chicago schools are getting a significant boost in funding, but still has a funding gap.
A regional superintendent of schools says banning cell phones during the school day can improve student behavior and more
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Illinois Senate President Don Harmon is appealing a fine related to a campaign finance violation

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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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