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More on a mass shooting in Bloomington, the State Report Card, and a perennial grass crop | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles
Published November 2, 2026 at 7:09 AM CST
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First Listen gives a first look at the news of the day:

  • A mass shooting in Bloomington kills one and inures seven
  • One Bloomington councilwoman says something needs to be done to address the crime
  • The State Report Card is out for schools
  • Researchers at the UIUC continue to advocate for miscanthus, but one state senator is cautious
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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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