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Published September 29, 2026 at 6:18 AM CDT

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin questioned an Arizona Sheriff about his decision to terminate their contract with Flock Safety
Springfield officials celebrated the installation of the final electric vehicle charger funded through a government program
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker wants state lawmakers to consider restrictions on data centers after the November election
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is calling on Governor Pritzker to reverse cuts to an embattled mental health facility in Southern Illinois

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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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