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- Seussical Jr. plays at the Hoogland Center for the Arts this weekend | First ListenCo-director Jasmine French, Zoe Jennings (Gertrude) and Avianna Fuentez (Sour Kangaroo) share their experience getting ready for opening weekend.5 min
- Voting in midterm elections usually attracts lower voter turnout | First ListenIllinois Congressman Eric Sorensen wants to change that.4 min
- Darin LaHood says he's proud to support President Donald Trump's so called, "One Big Beautiful Bill"Darin Lahood is in his sixth campaign to represent Illinois 16th congressional district.4 min
- A U.S. Senate committee asking questions about Flock cameras | First ListenU.S. Senator Dick Durbin questioned an Arizona Sheriff about his decision to terminate their contract with Flock Safety.3 min
- Southwind Park in Springfield hosting a balloon glow on Tuesday night, Sept. 29| First ListenNathan Essex, from the Springfield Park District's Recreation Department, details the Night Glow details.7 min
- Flu season is here and a new type of vaccine is available | First ListenThe Department of Public Health's Director says this vaccine has been shown to be 27% more effective at preventing serious illness.4 min
- The Route 66 Mother Road Festival this weekend celebrates 66's 100th Anniversary | First ListenGreg Cooper details the events for this weekend which is full of events for the whole family.7 min
- UIS is ranked in the top ten public regional universities in the Midwest | First ListenU.S. News and World Report used graduation and retention rates and academic quality as the criteria for its rankings of the best regional universities in the Midwest.4 min
- Sangamon County Mental Health Board Chairman highlights the progress thus far | First ListenMental Health Board Chairman Steve Nardulli talks about what the board has done so far and what the expectations are for the new executive director.14 min
- Illinois' attorney general is touting a federal court order that will protect low-income families | First ListenKwame Raoul says the order will protect the health, education, and social service for low-income families regardless of immigration status.4 min
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