A case of Legionnaires' disease confirmed at the Shapiro Developmental Center | First Listen

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Published January 22, 2026 at 6:36 AM CST

Testing is underway to determine potential sources of Legionnaires' disease exposure at the Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee, Illinois
The Spring legislative session is getting underway
A Democratic state senator has filed a measure to prohibit ICE agents from becoming police officers in Illinois
The USDA recently shared more details about how it will dole out $11 billion in one-time payments to row crop farmers

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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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