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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 467 episodes available.
April 29, 2025The tragedy at YNOT in Chatham has devastated the community | First ListenNPR Illinois News Director Sean Crawford visits with Michelle Eccles about the incident....more6minPlay
April 29, 2025Following any tragedy, mental health is a consideration for all those impacted | First ListenMemorial Behavioral Health's Jonathan Ponser discusses what those impacted by the deadly tragedy at the YNOT facility in Chatham should expect and what kind of care they should seek....more7minPlay
April 28, 2025The largest union for federal employees looking at layoffs | First ListenThe union, the American Federation of Government Employees, will cut it employee head count by more than half....more4minPlay
April 25, 2025The list of possible candidates for Senator Durbin's seat continues to grow | First ListenFollowing U.S. Senator Dick Durbin's retirement announcement, Congressman Ray LaHood says Illinoisans are ready to turn a page....more4minPlay
April 24, 2025Senator Durbin not running, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton will run for U.S. Senate| First ListenWith U.S. Senator Dick Durbin announcing he won't run again, those waiting in the wings making their moves...more4minPlay
April 22, 2025Illinois officials preparing for a the spread of the measles outbreak to Illinois | First ListenMore than 700 measles cases have been reported in 25 states, but none in Illinois so far....more3minPlay
April 21, 2025Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi among those considering a run for U.S. Senate | First ListenKrishnamoorthi spent some time last week talking to Cook County Democrats....more4minPlay
April 18, 2025State Senator Emil Jones the third is testifying in his own defense | First ListenJones told the jury that the red-light camera entrepreneur reminded him of a 'used car salesman."...more4minPlay
April 17, 2025JoAnn Johnson, co-chair of the Massey Commission, reviews the work of the first six months | First ListenJohnson says among the actions the commission has taken: a pathway for Sheriff recall, movement for the establishment of a mental health board, hiring reforms and antiracism training....more7minPlay
FAQs about First Listen:How many episodes does First Listen have?The podcast currently has 467 episodes available.