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:

May 30, 2025 A Democratic leader hopes Illinois will grant a former Chicago gang boss release | First Listen
President Trump commuted Larry Hoover's sentence but it's unclear what the state of Illinois will do.
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4min
May 29, 2025 Governor Pritzker says he won't approve a budget with tax increases | First Listen
Illinois' governor says he's discussed the budget with both Republicans and Democrats sharing that it will be a lean one this year
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5min
May 28, 2025 Something Rotten opens this Friday at the Springfield Muni | First Listen
This will be the 75th season for the Springfield Muni Opera
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6min
May 28, 2025 Illinois preschool providers struggling due to closures of federal Head Start offices | First Listen
The Trump administration has closed half of the preschool program's offices.
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4min
May 27, 2025 Illinois lawmakers pass a bill for reforms to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board | First Listen
The bill follows the parole of an individual who then allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend and killed her 11-year-old son.
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3min
May 23, 2025 Sangamon County Board Chairman gives an overview on the state of Sangamon County | First Listen
Andy Van Meter touches on the Massey Commission, the rail relocation project and the 9th Street Corridor among other topics.
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7min
May 23, 2025 The clock is ticking on lawmakers to bring forth a budget plan| First Listen
Lawmakers in Springfield have yet to vote on a state budget with a deadline looming.
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4min
May 22, 2025 Springfield's new police chief discusses his background and vision for the department | First Listen
Chief Behl has more than 18 years of experience in the Springfield Department.
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7min
May 22, 2025 FEMA has arrived in St. Louis to review damage caused by last Friday's tornado | First Listen
The damage assessment is St. Louis will assist with the disaster declaration.
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4min
May 20, 2025 Mark Reinhart highlights Abraham Lincoln in film tonight at the ALPLM | First Listen
Reinhart says Abraham Lincoln has been portrayed in more TV shows, movies, cartoons and documentaries than any other American historical figure.
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5min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 467 episodes available.