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FAQs about First Listen:How many episodes does First Listen have?The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.
October 01, 2024More questions about hiring practices at the Sangamon County Sheriff's Department | First ListenFirst Listen for Oct. 1, 2024...more4minPlay
September 27, 2024State Senator Doris Turner discusses change in Massey Commission leadership | First ListenSIU School of Medicine's Jerry Kruse will still co-chair but he will be joined by co-chairs Sonya Massey's cousin, Shadia, and retired State police officer, JoAnn Johnson....more7minPlay
September 27, 2024Moving Pillsbury Forward's Chris Richmond details a community meeting set for Monday | First ListenRichmond says by the end of 2025 significant progress will be made at clearing the site...more3minPlay
September 27, 2024Springfield's mayor holds news conference to discuss response to homeless encampment | First ListenMayor Buscher says homeless coordinators worked with those at the encampment offering resources...more3minPlay
September 26, 2024City of Springfield clears homeless encampment | First ListenThe mayor's office says Memorial Behavioral Health and Springfield outreach officials were on location to offer resources and contact information...more4minPlay
September 25, 2024An Illinois family is accusing workers from DCFS of wrongfully removing their baby | First ListenAttorneys say a language barrier contributed to the unnecessary removal....more3minPlay
September 25, 2024Route 66 Mother Road Festival's Greg Cooper discusses the lineup for this weekend | First ListenThe Festival is nearing a record for cars registered to participate....more7minPlay
September 24, 2024Illinois' Attorney General wants the Surgeon General to warn teens about social media | First ListenKwame Raoul wants warning labels for social media....more3minPlay
September 24, 2024Springfield Community Relations Director Ethan Posey details 2024 BUILD Springfield | First ListenPosey says they will be going door-to-door in the Ward 4 community near Bunn Field....more6minPlay
September 23, 2024New hours at driver's services facilities | First ListenFirst Listen for Monday Sept. 23, 2024....more4minPlay
FAQs about First Listen:How many episodes does First Listen have?The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.