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The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Springfield is closing, but may reopen | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles
Published October 6, 2026 at 7:18 AM CDT

Salvation Army Springfield Captain Matt McCleur says the thrift store was operated by the Corps out of St. Louis and the Springfield Corps is looking into giving the store new life.
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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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