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Central Illinois experiences an earthquake overnight | First Listen

  • The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 3.5 quake centered in Ohlman, Illinois
  • Springfield School Board to recommend Terrance Jordan as the next superintendent
  • The State Board of Education asking lawmakers for a modest increase in funding
  • County clerks calling attention to a new USPS policy regarding postmarks
  • A Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Illinois says his party isn't trying hard enough to connect with voters
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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