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- A plan to close four correctional centers in Illinois is drawing strong opposition | First ListenCritics cite concerns about future upkeep of the facilities and the approach to incarceration for young and low-level offenders.4 min
- It's a big weekend in downtown Springfield for Halloween activities | First ListenParent Place Executive Director Bridgett Hammen talks about the Halloween Parade and how families can make a full day of it downtown.7 min
- Illinois U.S. Senate candidates spar over federal funding cuts to SNAP food assistance benefits | First ListenThe U.S. Senate candidates Democrat Julianna Stratton and Republican Don Tracy faced off in a debate earlier this week.3 min
- Devon Amphitheater in Decatur plans expansion | First ListenFirst Listen for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.4 min
- UIS Professor Emeritus in Political Science Kent Redfield talks upcoming elections | First ListenRedfield gives an overview on November's ballot and touches on local races.6 min
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker holds a gargantuan fundraising lead over his rivals | First ListenPritzker has more than $44 million dollars in his campaign fund, while his competititors' funds are in the thousands.4 min
- Candidates in the race to replace retiring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin are keeping pace with each other | First ListenA forum featuring all of the candidates will air on NPR Illinois Wednesday night on NPR Illinois.4 min
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- Authorities say they've thwarted a mass shooting at a Chicago-area Hindu temple | First ListenFirst Listen for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.6 min
- Sangamon County Board to review potential change for meetings | First ListenFirst Listen for Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.4 min
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