New Berlin's police chief is dead after an auto accident in Wisconsin | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published July 22, 2026 at 6:16 AM CDT

New Berlin Police Chief Terry Nydegger was reportedly on vacation when he was involved in a deadly accident
The former police chief of Leland Grove faces new charges
The St. Clair County State's Attorney has declined to file criminal charges against an Illinois State Trooper
A granddaughter of former U.S. Senator Alan Dixon has been selected to be a state representative

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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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