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A new report suggest the arts are a strong economic driver in Illinois | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published July 2, 2026 at 7:16 AM CDT

The Illinois Arts Council board chair Nora Daley says despite the impact the arts aren't always considered in investment talks
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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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