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- Illinois ranks 35th in drug overdoses using 2023 data | First ListenThe study uses data from the Kaiser Foundation and Illinois had nearly 28 overdose deaths per 100,000 residents.4 min
- The 2025 Illinois State Fair officially opens today | First ListenState Fair Director Rebecca Clark details some favorite fair activities and what's new.7 min
- Illinois' Attorney General still trying to protect access to gender affirming care | First ListenKwame Raoul says he is doing everything in his power to remove the threat which threatens to limit or stop access to gender affirming care4 min
- Back to school in Springfield includes negotiations for a teachers contract | First ListenSpringfield Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Gill talks about preparations for back to school.9 min
- Professors calling for Northwestern leaders to stand up to the Trump administration | First ListenNorthwestern professors fear the university may make a deal with the Trump administration to get funding restored.4 min
- Wildfire smoke impacts Illinois air quality Friday | First ListenFirst Listen for Friday, August 1, 2025.4 min
- Top Illinois Democrats write an editorial on insurance rate hikes | First ListenFirst Listen for Thursday, July 31.3 min
- Shrek opens Friday to close out the Muni's 75th season | First ListenDirector LaDonna Wilson and Aleah Cross (Fiona) discuss the show and the experience.7 min
- Illinois Department of Human Services trying to streamline process for SNAP benefits | First ListenThe state is worried about the impact of new eligibility requirements for SNAP.3 min
- Springfield Public Schools holding a Back to School event this Thursday | First ListenThe event will feature physicals, backpack and supply giveaways and all kinds of activities.5 min
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