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 529 episodes available.

First Listen episodes:

October 21, 2024 Former House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial likely to begin today | First Listen
The day will begin with finding alternate jurors and then the opening statements
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6min
October 18, 2024 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's trial could start next week | First Listen
They are still looking for a handful of alternate jurors
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4min
October 17, 2024 A new report shows Illinois' infant mortality rates are down | First Listen
Malnutrition and delivery complications lead the causes for infant mortality
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4min
October 16, 2024 Some Illinois lawmakers hope to address gun control during the veto session | First Listen
The veto session gets underway next month
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5min
October 15, 2024 Jury selection for Michael Madigan's trial taking longer than expected | First Listen
Eight women and three men have been chosen.
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5min
October 14, 2024 The Massey Commission's first hearing to be held Oct. 21 | First Listen
The commission will meet at the Memorial Learning Center at 6 p.m.
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6min
October 11, 2024 Staab's Ride to Honor is this Sunday | First Listen
Josh Witkowski from ABATE discusses the ride and how you can become involved.
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5min
October 11, 2024 Illinois voters will be asked to vote on a tax question this November | First Listen
Capitol News Illinois reports an advisory referendum on the November ballot asks if the Illinois Constitution should be amended to tax an additional three percent on income over a million dollars
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4min
October 10, 2024 Jury selection continues in the federal corruption trial of Michael Madigan | First Listen
In addition, attorneys are debating whether a woman at the center of a sexual harassment scandal that engulfed the Illinois House Speaker's political world should take the stand.
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6min
October 09, 2024 FEMA says disaster aid for Illinois counties will continue | First Listen
FEMA's Leyla Gullen says the agency has distributed more than 30 million dollars in Illinois since the federal disaster declaration for counties impacted by the storms in July
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5min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 529 episodes available.