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 592 episodes available.

First Listen episodes:

March 04, 2025 Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski discusses what's been happening in Washington D.C. |First Listen
Congresswoman Budzinski talks about what she'd like to hear during the President's address to the joint session of Congress.
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7min
March 04, 2025 A federal judge reassesses bribery convictions of Commonwealth Edison execs | First Listen
A federal judge tosses four of nine bribery convictions against former Comm Ed execs but left other convictions intact.
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3min
February 28, 2025 Illinois' governor celebrating a milestone-erasing the medical debt of 270,000 people | First Listen
Governor Pritzker says the emotional and financial toll of medical debt can be devastating to people.
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3min
February 27, 2025 The Supreme Court declines to take up a "Bubble Zone" case and more top stories | First Listen
The court declined to hear the challenge to a 2023 Carbondale ordinance
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5min
February 26, 2025 Health Alliance announces it will end health insurance coverage at the end of 2025 | First Listen
Carle Health says its health insurance provider, Health Alliance, serves 240-thousand members.
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4min
February 25, 2025 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says Democrats had trouble connecting with voters last election | First Listen
Pritzker Says Democrats warned about perceived threats to American democracy.
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4min
February 24, 2025 The Legal Defense Fund and Lambda Legal challenging executive orders on DEI | First Listen
The legal groups filed a lawsuit saying the orders on DEI may prevent people from receiving lifesaving social and health services.
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4min
February 24, 2025 The Legal Defense Fund and Lambda Legal challenging executive orders on DEI | First Listen
The legal groups filed a lawsuit saying the orders on DEI may prevent people from receiving lifesaving social and health services.
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4min
February 21, 2025 Illinois' congressional delegation sounding alarms regarding cuts to Medicaid | First Listen
Cuts to Medicaid and other healthcare services could be coming.
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4min
February 19, 2025 Springfield public schools will soon be searching for sign language teachers | First Listen
Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Gill discusses sign language, the impact of federal moves and the Educator of the Year program
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7min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 592 episodes available.