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:

August 22, 2025 The July jobless rate was lower in Springfield and Decatur | First Listen
Springfield's unemployment rate was more than a half a point lower than a year ago.
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3min
August 21, 2025 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says there's no extra money for Chicago Public Schools | First Listen
Chicago schools are getting a significant boost in funding, but still has a funding gap.
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4min
August 20, 2025 An Auburn man sentenced in a 2022 deadly Interstate 55 accident | First Listen
46-year-old Shane Woods sentenced to 17 years in prison in crash that killed 35-year-old Lauren Wegner.
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3min
August 19, 2025 Jennifer Gill to close her chapter as Springfield Public Schools Superintendent | First Listen
Gill announces her retirement at the Springfield School Board meeting Monday night.
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7min
August 19, 2025 Springfield Public Schools Superintendent announces retirement | First Listen
Superintendent Jennifer Gill says she will leave the district at the end of this school year.
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3min
August 15, 2025 Adams County judge rejects Texas request to arrest Democratic lawmakers who fled to Illinois | First Listen
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3min
August 13, 2025 Springfield Education Association's Aaron Graves discusses the teachers' contract | First Listen
While Springfield teachers have a contract they are hoping for continued discussions on several issues in the district.
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7min
August 13, 2025 Illinois' governor signs a bill creating stricter hiring requirement for law enforcement | First Listen
A bill pushed by State Senator Doris Turner and the Massey Commission requiring more thorough background checks for law enforcement is now law.
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3min
August 13, 2025 Holly Dahlquist makes tasting fair food her mission every Illinois State Fair | First Listen
Finding unique foods to try at the fair is on Holly's calendar every fair.
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7min
August 12, 2025 Illinois Governor Pritzker on "Meet the Press" discussing Texas Democrats in Illinois | First Listen
Governor Pritzker calls Texas Democrats "Heroes" for trying to thwart a mid-term redistricting effort.
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4min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 591 episodes available.