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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 627 episodes available.
September 08, 2026Illinois saw a record number of visitors in 2025 | First Listen2025 saw 125 million visitors to Illinois....more5minPlay
September 04, 2026Illinois Capitol renovations should be done this winter | First ListenCapitol Architect Andrew Aggertt says as work has continued surprises have caused some delays....more4minPlay
September 03, 2026Springfield withdraws a renewal contract with Shot Spotter | First ListenThe Springfield City Council has questions about Shot Spotter since it has come under scrutiny for its effectiveness and questions around whether it leads to profiling and constitutional violations....more4minPlay
September 02, 2026Sangamon County Board approves a 3% hotel/motel tax | First ListenThe increase in the hotel/motel tax will help fund the expansion of the BOS Center....more4minPlay
September 01, 2026A leading female House Democrat in Springfield is calling for a legislative watchdog to resign | First ListenChair of the House Democratic Women's Caucus, State Representative Mary Beth Canty, wants McCuskey to step down....more4minPlay
August 31, 2026Downtown Springfield water main repaired, street closure continues | First ListenFirst Listen for Monday, Aug. 31, 2026....more4minPlay
August 28, 2026Water main break floods a portion of downtown Springfield | First ListenFirst Listen for Friday Aug. 28, 2026...more4minPlay
August 27, 2026The search for the 64th Springfield Area First Citizen is underway | First ListenCommunity Foundation Land of Lincoln's John Stremsterfer discusses the request for nominations for Springfield area's next First Citizen....more6minPlay
August 27, 2026The Sangamon County Board expected to vote on a 3% increase in hotel tax in September | First ListenSangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter discusses why he thinks the increase in the hotel tax is a prudent measure....more7minPlay
August 27, 2026A northern Illinois school implements e-learning following a measles exposure | First ListenDistrict administrators notified community members of the confirmed case involving a Kaneland High School student on Sunday....more3minPlay
FAQs about First Listen:How many episodes does First Listen have?The podcast currently has 627 episodes available.