Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker is vowing not to back down against President Trump | First Listen

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Published October 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM CDT

Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker says come get me after President Trump said the Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson deserve to be jailed
A Republican congressman who represents a portion of Illinois’ Metro East region is trying to strike down a law that counts mail in ballots that arrive after Election Day
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visits Urbana to learn about bee research

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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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