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 468 episodes available.

First Listen episodes:

August 19, 2024 Sangamon County announces the formation of the Massey Commission | First Listen
State Senator Doris Turner details the commission's task
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6min
August 19, 2024 A Chicago-based organization hoping to raise funds during the Democratic National Convention | First Listen
The fundraising would help women that travel to Illinois for abortions.
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5min
August 16, 2024 Nearly 200 people become American citizens at the Illinois State Fair | First Listen
People from 49 countries participated in the naturalization ceremony.
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4min
August 16, 2024 Springfield NAACP sees 1908 Race Riot site designated a National Monument | First Listen
Springfield NAACP President Austin Randolph is in Washington, D.C. for the designation
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7min
August 15, 2024 Massey family working with an attorney on police hiring reform legislation | First Listen
Attorney Ben Crump on a bill to require law enforcement agencies to report their officers' minor infractions to a state database.
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5min
August 14, 2024 Sangamon County Board hears from large crowd after Sonya Massey shooting| First Listen
First Listen for Aug. 8, 2024.
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4min
August 13, 2024 Picnic opens at Theatre in the Park at Lincoln's New Salem on Aug. 15
Cynthia Higginson and Mike Schneider discuss the show.
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7min
August 13, 2024 Illinois tax revenues off to a robust start | First Listen
The state's fiscal year starts in July and tax revenue jumped nearly $400 million more than a year ago.
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4min
August 12, 2024 Jewish groups warning about potential trouble at protests in Chicago during DNC | First Listen
Critics of Israel continue to hound political Jewish leaders.
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6min
August 12, 2024 The Illinois State Fair is underway | First Listen
Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark highlights some of the events at the 2024 fair.
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7min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 468 episodes available.