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Published September 15, 2026 at 6:21 AM CDT

GOP State Representative Patrick Windhorst says the Legislative Inspector General needs subpoena power
President Donald Trump is again endorsing Republican Darren Bailey for Illinois Governor
Chicago's mayor has announced he is running for re-election.
Health officials in the Chicago area are warning about a growing measles outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin
A minor earthquake in southern Illinois on Monday morning

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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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