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:

April 17, 2025 Some Illinois Democrats becoming impatient with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin | First Listen
Cook County Democrats say the need to know what the future looks like and determine if they will support Durbin or someone else.
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4min
April 16, 2025 The Illinois statehouse has been busy this past week | First Listen
After a relatively quite session, activity at the Illinois Capitol picked up this week.
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3min
April 15, 2025 The future of a homeschooling bill in the Illinois legislature is uncertain | First Listen
The Homeschool act would require families to register with the Regional Office of Education.
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4min
April 10, 2025 Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette reflects on law enforcement career | First Listen
Scarlette announced his retirement on Wednesday. He will serve until the end of May.
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6min
April 10, 2025 U.S. Senator Dick Durbin critical of what he calls the "chaos" of the last few days | First Listen
Durbin says the damage President Trump has caused won't disappear in three months.
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4min
April 10, 2025 Impact Life reminding people the need for blood donation is constant | First Listen
Impact Life's Jim Watts details the importance of being a blood donor and hopes people will give
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7min
April 09, 2025 The trial of Sean Grayson will be moved to Peoria County | First Listen
A Sangamon County judge grants a change of venue for Sean Grayson's trial in the first degree murder shooting of Sonya Massey.
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4min
April 08, 2025 A corruption trial for State Senator Emil Jones is underway and other top stories | First Listen
State Senator Emil Jones the third accused of accepting bribes from a red-light camera company.
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4min
April 08, 2025 The Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation aims to elevate diverse arts in the community | First Listen
Monica Zanetti Reed, owner of Wild Rose, discusses the Foundation and the launch of its magazine.
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7min
April 03, 2025 Kids Good Grief Camp designed to help develop skills to grieve in a healthy way | First Listen
Dr. Melissa Franzen helps facilitate the camp for kids 6-12.
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1min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 467 episodes available.