Michelle Eccles
Anchor/ ReporterMichelle 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.
In 2013, she left broadcasting to become the Public Relations Manager for Horace Mann in Springfield, a job she still does by day. Michelle is thrilled to be doing radio again and anchoring on NPR Illinois.
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The study uses data from the Kaiser Foundation and Illinois had nearly 28 overdose deaths per 100,000 residents. -
State Fair Director Rebecca Clark details some favorite fair activities and what's new. -
Former Commonwealth Edison lobbyist Jay Doherty received a on-year prison term
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Kwame Raoul says he is doing everything in his power to remove the threat which threatens to limit or stop access to gender affirming care
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Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Gill talks about preparations for back to school.
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Northwestern professors fear the university may make a deal with the Trump administration to get funding restored.
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Director LaDonna Wilson and Aleah Cross (Fiona) discuss the show and the experience. -
The state is worried about the impact of new eligibility requirements for SNAP.
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The event will feature physicals, backpack and supply giveaways and all kinds of activities. -
The law establishes civil penalties for those who don't properly store their guns.
