Illinois Governor JB Pritzker holds a gargantuan fundraising lead over his rivals | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published October 21, 2026 at 6:37 AM CDT

Pritzker has more than $44 million dollars in his campaign fund, while his competititors' funds are in the thousands
At least two candidates have filed to run for Springfield mayor next year
The Springfield City Council last night voted 7-2 to approve a new contract for the use of Shot Spotter
The Springfield Police Department says crime rates have dropped in the city over the past year
The Sangamon County Mental Health Board will hold a study session Thursday to discuss how priorities for programs and people can be included in upcoming draft plans
Williamsville Public Library and Museum is inviting people to learn about the mind behind "Frankenstein"

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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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