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 report says billions of dollars in new data center developments over the next decade to generate thousands of jobs and millions in property tax revenues in Illinois. -
Co-director Jasmine French, Zoe Jennings (Gertrude) and Avianna Fuentez (Sour Kangaroo) share their experience getting ready for opening weekend. -
Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen wants to change that.
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Darin LaHood says he's proud to support President Donald Trump's so called, "One Big Beautiful Bill"Darin Lahood is in his sixth campaign to represent Illinois 16th congressional district.
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin questioned an Arizona Sheriff about his decision to terminate their contract with Flock Safety.
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Nathan Essex, from the Springfield Park District's Recreation Department, details the Night Glow details. -
The Department of Public Health's Director says this vaccine has been shown to be 27% more effective at preventing serious illness.
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U.S. News and World Report used graduation and retention rates and academic quality as the criteria for its rankings of the best regional universities in the Midwest.
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Mental Health Board Chairman Steve Nardulli talks about what the board has done so far and what the expectations are for the new executive director.
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Kwame Raoul says the order will protect the health, education, and social service for low-income families regardless of immigration status.
