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 467 episodes available.

First Listen episodes:

August 19, 2025 Springfield Public Schools Superintendent announces retirement | First Listen
Superintendent Jennifer Gill says she will leave the district at the end of this school year.
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3min
August 15, 2025 Adams County judge rejects Texas request to arrest Democratic lawmakers who fled to Illinois | First Listen
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3min
August 13, 2025 Springfield Education Association's Aaron Graves discusses the teachers' contract | First Listen
While Springfield teachers have a contract they are hoping for continued discussions on several issues in the district.
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7min
August 13, 2025 Illinois' governor signs a bill creating stricter hiring requirement for law enforcement | First Listen
A bill pushed by State Senator Doris Turner and the Massey Commission requiring more thorough background checks for law enforcement is now law.
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3min
August 13, 2025 Holly Dahlquist makes tasting fair food her mission every Illinois State Fair | First Listen
Finding unique foods to try at the fair is on Holly's calendar every fair.
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7min
August 12, 2025 Illinois Governor Pritzker on "Meet the Press" discussing Texas Democrats in Illinois | First Listen
Governor Pritzker calls Texas Democrats "Heroes" for trying to thwart a mid-term redistricting effort.
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4min
August 11, 2025 Springfield's teachers union to hear the tentative contract agreement Tuesday | First Listen
The Springfield Board of Education plans to meet following the union, if the contract is ratified.
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3min
August 08, 2025 No arrests of Texas lawmakers in Illinois | First Listen
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says the FBI will not arrest visiting Texas lawmakers who are protesting redistricting efforts in their state.
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4min
August 07, 2025 Illinois ranks 35th in drug overdoses using 2023 data | First Listen
The study uses data from the Kaiser Foundation and Illinois had nearly 28 overdose deaths per 100,000 residents.
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4min
August 07, 2025 The 2025 Illinois State Fair officially opens today | First Listen
State Fair Director Rebecca Clark details some favorite fair activities and what's new.
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7min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 467 episodes available.