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Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza officially launches her bid to become Chicago's next mayor | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published June 4, 2026 at 6:42 AM CDT

Susana Mendoza is considered a top contender in the upcoming race for Chicago's mayor
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Illinois state lawmakers are sending Governor Pritzker a measure to protect children on social media
A Decatur mother found guilty of possessing child pornography has had her conviction overturned
President Trump's Operation Midway Blitz in Chicagoland is over but the fallout isn't

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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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