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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says Indiana's moves will determine Illinois' redistricting | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published November 6, 2025 at 6:58 AM CST

The second term Democrat says Illinois should only act to counteract another state
State lawmakers left Springfield last week without approving a plan for a Decatur racetrack and casino
Illinois lawmakers approved a bill last week to "decouple" some state taxes on businesses from the federal government
A Chicago area congressman says he won't seek re-election.

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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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