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 New York Heights Manager Rocky Henley says her team is ready. Listen to more about the league and the playoffs. -
Amid growing concern about how he handled sexual harassment complaints against a former Democratic legislator, Legislative Inspector Michael McCuskey resigns. -
2025 saw 125 million visitors to Illinois.
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Capitol Architect Andrew Aggertt says as work has continued surprises have caused some delays.
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The Springfield City Council has questions about Shot Spotter since it has come under scrutiny for its effectiveness and questions around whether it leads to profiling and constitutional violations.
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The increase in the hotel/motel tax will help fund the expansion of the BOS Center.
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Chair of the House Democratic Women's Caucus, State Representative Mary Beth Canty, wants McCuskey to step down.
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Community Foundation Land of Lincoln's John Stremsterfer discusses the request for nominations for Springfield area's next First Citizen. -
The Sangamon County Board expected to vote on a 3% increase in hotel tax in September | First ListenSangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter discusses why he thinks the increase in the hotel tax is a prudent measure. -
District administrators notified community members of the confirmed case involving a Kaneland High School student on Sunday.
