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Illinoisans will be able to us digital licenses on iPhones | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published November 19, 2025 at 6:59 AM CST

Illinois iPhone users can now show a digital version of their license
A new tax on sports betting may be having an impact
Senate President Don Harmon will not have to pay a fine for violating state campaign finance laws
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth has fired a Belleville-based staffer after he was accused of misrepresenting himself to Homeland Security

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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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