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:

November 07, 2024 Budzinski declared the winner in the 13th Congressional District in Illinois | First Listen
Nikki Budzinski says her win was stronger than it was two years ago
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5min
November 07, 2024 Cafe Moxo will reopen, but won't be reopening on Adams Street | First Listen
A popular Springfield downtown restaurant impacted by a June fire is securing a new location.
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7min
November 06, 2024 Illinois votes for Kamala Harris, but Donald Trump becomes President-elect | First Listen
Some races are still to close to call.
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3min
November 05, 2024 It's election day. Polls are open until 7 tonight | First Listen
Voters will decide more than who will be the nation's next president.
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5min
November 04, 2024 Illinois may see a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall next year | First Listen
The governor’s budget office is now forecasting a $3-point-2 billion dollar budget shortfall for the fiscal year beginning next July.
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4min
November 01, 2024 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's trial is taking a new turn | First Listen
Jurors heard an FBI recording of Madigan’s co-defendant soliciting another Madigan insider for money.
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4min
October 31, 2024 DRIVE grants awarded to three aspiring downtown Springfield businesses | First Listen
Isringhausen's Cainan Barnett discusses the three winners and what the DRIVE hopes to accomplish downtown
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5min
October 31, 2024 Former Madigan aide Will Cousineau testifies in the former House Speaker's trial | First Listen
Cousineau said ComEd lobbyist Mike McClain was frequently present for strategy meetings and phone calls with the speaker's top staff.
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4min
October 30, 2024 Former lead attorney for Commonwealth Edison testifies in Madigan trial | First Listen
Capitol News Illinois reports former ComEd lawyer tom O'Neill says the lobbyist often seemed to be working on behalf of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
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5min
October 29, 2024 The Democratic Party of Illinois hopes to flip some house seats this election | First Listen
State Democratic Chair Lisa Hernandez says the state GOP has fallen out of touch with voters
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4min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 467 episodes available.