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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
FAQs about First Listen:
How many episodes does First Listen have?
The podcast currently has 465 episodes available.
First Listen episodes:
February 11, 2026Sangamon County Board member James Schackmann talks about the 708 mental health board | First Listen 
February 11, 2026An Illinois Congresswoman wants the Department of Homeland Security dismantled | First Listen February 10, 2026Illinois' public health director shares the state's reasoning behind joining GOARN |First Listen February 10, 2026Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says federal immigration law enforcement must change | First Listen February 09, 2026Governor JB Pritzker quantifying how federal budget cuts will impact the state budget | First Listen The biggest changes will be to costs associated with Medicaid, food assistance and child care....moreFebruary 09, 2026Sangamon County continues to make inroads to addressing the unhoused | First Listen February 06, 2026Leland Grove police chief put on administrative leave following his arrest Thursday | First Listen February 05, 2026The Springfield Public School's next superintendent shares his hopes for the district | First Listen February 05, 2026Illinois has joined an organization run by the World Health Organization | First Listen February 04, 2026My Heart's Downtown campaign supports a vibrant downtown Springfield | First Listen
FAQs about First Listen:
How many episodes does First Listen have?
The podcast currently has 465 episodes available.