First Listen

By Michelle Eccles

Start the day by adding NPR Illinois First Listen to your routine and hear the latest from the state capital (Springfield).... more

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How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 627 episodes available.

First Listen episodes:

September 18, 2026 The Springfield African American History Museum to highlight the race riots at Saturday's presentation | First Listen
Volunteer and former board member, Kathryn Harris, gives details on the presentation and what the museum hopes attendees will take away.
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7min
September 18, 2026 The farm bill moves forward in Washington D.C. | First Listen
Congress will now consider the farm bill with farm and food legislation that hasn't been updated in years.
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1min
September 17, 2026 The Cook County state's attorney is firing back at the Governor | First Listen
Governor Pritzker says he is frustrated prosecutors and local police have not charged agents who used violent tactics in last year's Operation Midway Blitz.
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5min
September 16, 2026 The Legislative Ethics Commission names a new acting legislative inspector general | First Listen
David Risley will serve as the acting legislative inspector general.
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4min
September 16, 2026 The Legislative Ethics Commission names a new acting legislative inspector general | First Listen
David Risley will serve as the acting legislative inspector general.
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4min
September 15, 2026 Illinois House Republicans want stronger ethics laws following a recent harassment complaint investigation | First Listen
GOP State Representative Patrick Windhorst says the Legislative Inspector General needs subpoena power.
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4min
September 14, 2026 An attorney for DCFS plans to comply with a judge's order requesting records in a case | First Listen
Capitol News Illinois has requested documents from DCFS while trying to learn more about the care that 18-year-old Mackenzi Felmlee received before she was found dead in her foster home.
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3min
September 11, 2026 One lawmaker proposing legislation to require Illinois schools to teach about the events of 9/11 | First Listen
Rockford area Republican Dave Syverson says schools could teach about the events leading to the attacks, the foreign and domestic policy that followed and the courage of the first responders.
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4min
September 09, 2026 A state legislative watchdog is resigning | First Listen
Amid growing concern about how he handled sexual harassment complaints against a former Democratic legislator, Legislative Inspector Michael McCuskey resigns.
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4min
September 09, 2026 The WPBL playoffs start tonight in Springfield | First Listen
The New York Heights Manager Rocky Henley says her team is ready. Listen to more about the league and the playoffs.
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7min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 627 episodes available.