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Start the day by adding NPR Illinois First Listen to your routine and hear the latest from the state capital (Springfield).... more
FAQs about First Listen:How many episodes does First Listen have?The podcast currently has 592 episodes available.
March 14, 2025Poetry Out Loud State Contest set for Monday at the Hoogland in Springfield | First ListenEducation Director for the Springfield Area Arts Council Sheila Walk explains Poetry Out Loud contest....more6minPlay
March 13, 2025Makers Madness set to recognize the top Illinois-made manufactured items | First ListenMark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, discusses the voting process for the Makers Madness contest....more3minPlay
March 13, 2025Four Springfield Police officers disciplined after response to September accident | First ListenThe officers will receive additional training in response to their actions at an accident scene involving a recently retired officer....more3minPlay
March 12, 2025Illinois is making some progress getting teacher vacancies filled | First ListenState Superintendent says the investment in pipeline programs needs to continue....more5minPlay
March 11, 2025Northwestern University takes action on some DEI language | First ListenOne law professor says universities should maintain DEI initiatives....more4minPlay
March 07, 2025Illinois Department of Agriculture Director discusses cuts to Illinois EATS program | First ListenJerry Costello says the cuts are devastating to the farmers and the food insecure communities served by the program...more7minPlay
March 07, 2025Farmers fearful of trade war created by tariffs and other top stories | First ListenPresident Donald Trump paused tariffs until next month, but they are already causing stress for farmers....more5minPlay
March 06, 2025Illinois lawmakers educating themselves about the potential impact of Medicaid cuts | First ListenCongress is looking at cutting $880 billion dollars in Medicaid spending over the next ten years....more6minPlay
March 06, 2025Moving Pillsbury Forward marking five years with demolition of all buildings in sight | First ListenMoving Pillsbury Forward's Chris Richmond looks back at the last five years and the hope to have all buildings down by year's end....more7minPlay
March 05, 2025Chicago's mayor to appear at a congressional hearing on the city’s sanctuary status | First ListenChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to keep it cool, calm and collected at the congressional hearing...more4minPlay
FAQs about First Listen:How many episodes does First Listen have?The podcast currently has 592 episodes available.