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:

October 02, 2025 Lincoln's home in Springfield among the places closed due to the government shutdown | First Listen
National parks and historic sites across the country are closed.
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3min
October 01, 2025 Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance encouraging businesses to Fly SPI | First Listen
SSGA President and CEO, Ryan McCrady, says the new American Airlines flights better align with business travel.
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7min
October 01, 2025 Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski discusses the government shutdown and Springfield's Wyndham Hotel| First Listen
The Illinois Democrat says without the ACA premium tax credits 17,000 residents in her district will see significant increases in the health care premiums.
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7min
October 01, 2025 U of I professors recall being on Charlie Kirk's watchlist | First Listen
An American studies and history professor remembers threats following landing on Kirk's watchlist.
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4min
September 30, 2025 Illinois Congressman Ray LaHood urges Democrats to go along with continuing resolution | First Listen
Democrats want to include more health care funding, including reversing some Medicaid cuts.
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4min
September 29, 2025 Beetlejuice Jr. opens at the Hoogland Center for the Arts this weekend.
Grace Ingersoll and Henry Reeves talk Beetlejuice as the ghost-with-the-most haunts the stage this spooky season.
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6min
September 26, 2025 Ribstock to benefit the Alvin Eades Center in Jacksonville
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5min
September 26, 2025 The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival is this weekend
The Springfield event has been held since 2001.
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6min
September 26, 2025 Tier 2 pension fix may happen in the spring| First Listen
First Listen for Friday Sept. 26, 2025.
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4min
September 25, 2025 Illinois Department of Public Health Director discusses state's vaccine guidelines
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7min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 591 episodes available.