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 591 episodes available.

First Listen episodes:

November 11, 2025 'Hello Girls: The Musical' honors women phone operators who served during WWII | First Listen
Co-director Megan Hickman and Actress Rani Gosnell join us to discuss the production playing at the Hoogland Center of the Arts.
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7min
November 11, 2025 Another Purple Heart Medal returned to the family of a WWII vet | First Listen
Army rifleman James Bennett's medal was given to his niece in Oak Lawn.
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4min
November 10, 2025 Participants in the Massey Commission want the conversations to continue | First Listen
While the Massey Commission sunsets, its Managing Director Kelly Hurst will ensure its action items move forward and the conversations continue.
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7min
November 10, 2025 Senator Dick Durbin says a deal to end the government shutdown isn’t perfect | First Listen
Durbin says the government shutdown deal would reduce harm on many.
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3min
November 07, 2025 Springfield's Muni announces its 2026 Season | First Listen
The 2026 Muni Season includes a fifth show to include more children.
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6min
November 06, 2025 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says Indiana's moves will determine Illinois' redistricting | First Listen
The second term Democrat says Illinois should only act to counteract another state.
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3min
November 05, 2025 Lawmakers will wait until next year to address Illinois' Tier Two pension system | First Listen
A house committee held a hearing on the matter last week.
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4min
November 04, 2025 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker still undecided on signing the Aid in Dying bill | First Listen
Pritzker says he and his team are still evaluating the proposal.
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4min
November 03, 2025 The Illinois State Report Card was released last week | First Listen
Graduation rates in Illinois have reached a 15 year high.
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4min
October 31, 2025 Illinois General Assembly passes transit funding measure early Friday | First Listen
First Listen for Friday Oct. 31, 2025
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4min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 591 episodes available.