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FAQs about First Listen:How many episodes does First Listen have?The podcast currently has 467 episodes available.
April 02, 2025Voters approve a merger of the Sangamon County Recorder with the County Clerk | First ListenThe County says the transition to merge the two offices will take until 2026 to complete....more4minPlay
April 01, 2025'Next to Normal' set to open at the Hoogland Center for the ArtsCo-Director LaDonna Wilson and Actor Sam Steed detail how 'Next to Normal' explores mental health and its impacts on family....more7minPlay
April 01, 2025It's election day, polls are open and the State Board of Elections has some reminders | First ListenVoters today will be choosing their leaders for their local offices on school, park district, and township boards....more4minPlay
March 31, 2025The Rural Energy for America Program facing challenges from the Trump Administration | First ListenFarmers who have invested in the Rural Energy for America Program are waiting for funds....more4minPlay
March 28, 2025Trump Administration cuts impact the Departments of Human Services and Public Health | First ListenIllinois programs facing $153 million in funding cuts....more4minPlay
March 25, 2025An aging U.S. population is creating challenges and more top stories | First ListenThe health care system facing challenges due to the demand for more caregivers for an aging population....more4minPlay
March 25, 2025Neoga FFA establishes a GoFundMe to recover from tornado damage | First ListenMaria Moran, President of the Neoga FFA Alumni/Boosters discusses the tornado damage and how it impacted the FFA chapter....more4minPlay
March 21, 2025Moving Pillsbury Forward demolition to start next week | First ListenMoving Pillsbury Forward's Chris Richmond says by this time next year the site should be cleared....more3minPlay
March 21, 2025Congresswoman Mary Miller supportive of a shut down of the Department of Education | First ListenMiller called Thursday, the day the President signed the executive order to shut down the Department of Education, as historic...more6minPlay
March 20, 2025Hundreds gather at the Illinois Capitol to oppose legislation to regulate homeschooling | First ListenHomeschool families say the homeschooling bill is too vague and is government overreach....more3minPlay
FAQs about First Listen:How many episodes does First Listen have?The podcast currently has 467 episodes available.