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 528 episodes available.

First Listen episodes:

December 10, 2025 Illinois is offering more legal protections against federal immigration agents | First Listen
Latino state lawmakers pushed the immigration bill in Illinois.
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4min
December 08, 2025 Health officials are expecting a longer and worse flu season | First Listen
This winter good handwashing, using a hand sanitizer, wearing a mask and taking Vitamin C could help you ward off the flu.
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4min
December 05, 2025 The Massey Commission publishes its final report | First Listen
The Massey Commission held hearings and took testimony over a year and crafted a list of Calls to Action.
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4min
December 03, 2025 Sean Grayson's attorney wants a new trial for his client | First Listen
Grayson's attorneys claim the judge prejudiced the jurors by allowing certain Grayson's remarks about Sonya Massey to be heard at the trial.
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4min
December 02, 2025 Apartment fire on Sunday displaces five | First Listen
Three people were rescued from a fire in the apartments at the intersection of Enterprise and 8th streets.
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4min
December 01, 2025 More snow expected on top of significant November snow |First Listen
The snow made for an interesting Fighting Illini football game.
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4min
November 25, 2025 Illinois PIRG releases its Toys In Toyland report | First Listen
Abe Scar, Director of IL PIRG Education Fund, discusses toys to avoid purchasing this holiday season
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5min
November 25, 2025 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says it was a 'delight' to spend time with the Pope | First Listen
Pritzker and his wife visited the Illinois born Pope last week
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5min
November 24, 2025 A new Trump administration rule plans to cut protections for wetlands and streams | First Listen
The cut in protections could hurt Illinois wetlands.
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4min
November 21, 2025 Lincoln Land ABATE to offer a Thanksgiving dinner for anyone in need | First Listen
James Roady, organizer of the 38th Annual ABATE Thanksgiving Dinner, discusses what it takes to put on Sunday's dinner.
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5min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 528 episodes available.