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Central Illinois experiences an earthquake overnight | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published January 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM CST

The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 3.5 quake centered in Ohlman, Illinois
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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

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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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