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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Increasing taxes on billionaires and corporations is one focus to shore up revenue programs for healthcare, education and housing. -
The state had 140 confirmed twisters.
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Joe Crain, Public Programming & Community Outreach for the ALPLM, talks about what's going on Feb. 12. -
LaHood says parents should rely on their doctor's advice.
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Sangamon County Board member James Schackmann talks about the 708 mental health board | First ListenThe referendum asking for funding for the 708 mental health board will be on the March primary ballot. -
Democrat Delia Ramirez is calling for the Department of Homeland Security to be dismantled.
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Director Sameer Vohra discusses the World Health Organization's GOARN and the American Academy of Pediatrics' immunization schedule. -
Durbin says ICE should be held to the same standards as every law enforcement agency.
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Governor JB Pritzker quantifying how federal budget cuts will impact the state budget | First ListenThe biggest changes will be to costs associated with Medicaid, food assistance and child care.
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Executive Director Josh Sabo discusses how area shelters and services are assisting those looking for shelter.
