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An estimated 10,000 people in Illinois will soon lose their Medicaid coverage | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published June 15, 2026 at 6:19 AM CDT

Capitol News Illinois says the Medicaid cuts impact noncitizens who are legally present in the United States on humanitarian grounds
Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says a bipartisan solution is needed to ensure social security remains solvent
Stores that accept federal food assistance will soon be required to stock more foods
The Illinois State Treasurer has announced a new grant program to assist groups helping those battling food insecurity

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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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