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Illinois budget analysts are lowering revenue projections over economic concerns | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published May 15, 2026 at 6:15 AM CDT

The governor's budget office and legislature's Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability lowered revenue projections by less than on percent
A southern Illinois board announced it is moving to fire a teacher who has been charged with nine counts of criminal sexual abuse
A new auto insurance reform bill addresses excessive or discriminatory auto rates
A bill allowing year-round sales of 15% ethanol gasoline blends passed the U.S. House

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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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