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 590 episodes available.

First Listen episodes:

May 22, 2026 Route 66 Centennial celebration already pulling in an increase in visitors to Springfield | First Listen
Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau's Amy Beadle discusses upcoming events and some of the impact of the Route 66 Centennial.
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7min
May 22, 2026 A bill to block the sale of some Glock pistols in Illinois is before the legislature | First Listen
Republican lawmakers say the bill infringes on second amendment rights.
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4min
May 21, 2026 "I Remember Mama" playing at Theatre in the Park at New Salem | First Listen
Cynthia Higginson (Mama) and Mike Schneider (Uncle Chris) discuss the play which plays at the outdoor theater in Petersburg. For tickets, go to thetheatreinthepark.net
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7min
May 21, 2026 Illinois U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth says the ongoing war in Iran should end immediately | First Listen
Duckworth has called on Congress to do everything in its power to stop the war.
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4min
May 20, 2026 Illinois' governor says new R2 model could open EV market to the middle class | First Listen
Gov. JB Pritzker visited Rivian’s new manufacturing plant in Normal on Tuesday.
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4min
May 19, 2026 A Winnebago County resident no longer considered to have a potential case of Hantavirus | First Listen
Test results from CDC show no Hantavirus.
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4min
May 15, 2026 "Jesus Christ Superstar" plays for its second and last weekend at the Hoogland | First Listen
Joe Hardy, who plays Jesus of Nazareth, talks about the preparation for the production.
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4min
May 15, 2026 Illinois budget analysts are lowering revenue projections over economic concerns | First Listen
The governor's budget office and legislature's Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability lowered revenue projections by less than on percent.
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3min
May 14, 2026 Lawmakers in Springfield considering an eight bill package related to AI | First Listen
One lawmaker says the federal government has failed to address AI questions.
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4min
May 13, 2026 Illinois health officials are monitoring a suspected hantavirus case | First Listen
First Listen for Wednesday, May 13, 20206.
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4min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 590 episodes available.