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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Gill announces her retirement at the Springfield School Board meeting Monday night. -
Superintendent Jennifer Gill says she will leave the district at the end of this school year. -
While Springfield teachers have a contract they are hoping for continued discussions on several issues in the district. -
A bill pushed by State Senator Doris Turner and the Massey Commission requiring more thorough background checks for law enforcement is now law.
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Finding unique foods to try at the fair is on Holly's calendar every fair. -
Illinois Governor Pritzker on "Meet the Press" discussing Texas Democrats in Illinois | First ListenGovernor Pritzker calls Texas Democrats "Heroes" for trying to thwart a mid-term redistricting effort.
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The Springfield Board of Education plans to meet following the union, if the contract is ratified.
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says the FBI will not arrest visiting Texas lawmakers who are protesting redistricting efforts in their state.
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The study uses data from the Kaiser Foundation and Illinois had nearly 28 overdose deaths per 100,000 residents.
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State Fair Director Rebecca Clark details some favorite fair activities and what's new.
