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Illinois lawmakers move closer to a deal to entice the Chicago Bears to stay in Illinois | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published April 24, 2026 at 6:28 AM CDT

Illinois lawmakers make moves to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois
An effort to impose an extra tax on millionaires in Illinois has stalled in the state legislature
It's been a busy season for tornadoes
Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley is recovering after suffering a stroke in recent days
Birds are declining at a faster rate

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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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