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 Trump administration is suing Illinois asking for an unredacted voter registration database. -
Shawn Gregory continues to work with many parties to ensure growth on Springfield's east side. -
Federal border patrol chief Gregory Bovino returns to Chicago.
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The state grant will be used to focus on rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing.
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The Democratic proposal to extend the Obamacare tax credits received only four Republican votes.
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Advocates are worried that patients with disabilities are at greater risk of being pushed to take a Medical Aid in Dying drug.
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Michelle Eccles is the NPR Illinois Morning Edition anchor and host. She also produces the First Listen daily podcast and publishes the NPR Illinois Daily newsletter. Michelle is heavily involved in the Springfield community. She shares more in this Community Voices discussion. -
Sangamon County leadership now has to decide the next steps for the work of the Massey Commission.
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Latino state lawmakers pushed the immigration bill in Illinois.
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Illinois public health officials agree the Hepatitis B vaccine is something that should continue despite a federal advisory committee's vote to end the recommendation.
