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:

September 26, 2024 City of Springfield clears homeless encampment | First Listen
The mayor's office says Memorial Behavioral Health and Springfield outreach officials were on location to offer resources and contact information
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4min
September 25, 2024 An Illinois family is accusing workers from DCFS of wrongfully removing their baby | First Listen
Attorneys say a language barrier contributed to the unnecessary removal.
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3min
September 25, 2024 Route 66 Mother Road Festival's Greg Cooper discusses the lineup for this weekend | First Listen
The Festival is nearing a record for cars registered to participate.
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7min
September 24, 2024 Illinois' Attorney General wants the Surgeon General to warn teens about social media | First Listen
Kwame Raoul wants warning labels for social media.
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3min
September 24, 2024 Springfield Community Relations Director Ethan Posey details 2024 BUILD Springfield | First Listen
Posey says they will be going door-to-door in the Ward 4 community near Bunn Field.
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6min
September 23, 2024 New hours at driver's services facilities | First Listen
First Listen for Monday Sept. 23, 2024.
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4min
September 20, 2024 A federal jury could not reach a decision in former AT&T exec bribery trial | First Listen
The Thursday mistrial in the case of former AT&T of Illinois president Paul LaSchiazza is a blow to federal prosecutors
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4min
September 20, 2024 Facebook page "Gluten Free: Springfield, IL" helps those with gluten intolerance | First Listen
Founder of the page, Paris Ervin, talks about how the page has grown
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7min
September 19, 2024 Sangamon County Board confirms Paula Crouch for sheriff | First Listen
Sheriff Paula Crouch says she wants to rebuild community trust with law enforcement.
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5min
September 19, 2024 New Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch shares her planned approach | First Listen
Paula Crouch will be the first women to serve as Sangamon County Sheriff
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7min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 529 episodes available.