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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
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  • 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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