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The Wall of Honor at the Illinois State Capitol tells veterans stories | First Listen

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State Senator Liandro “Li” Arellano, Jr. discusses why the Illinois Senate Republicans create the Wall of Honor every year.

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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