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Illinois lawmakers still have several goals to reach before the spring session ends | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published May 27, 2026 at 6:15 AM CDT

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A 14-year-old Springfield boy died after a car struck his bicycle on Monday

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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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