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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
FAQs about First Listen:
How many episodes does First Listen have?
The podcast currently has 528 episodes available.
First Listen episodes:
February 16, 20262025 a record year for tornadoes in Illinois | First Listen 
February 12, 2026It is Abraham Lincoln's birthday. What's planned at his museum and library? | First Listen February 12, 2026Congressman Darin LaHood voices concerns on de-emphasis on vaccinations | First Listen February 11, 2026Sangamon County Board member James Schackmann talks about the 708 mental health board | First Listen February 11, 2026An Illinois Congresswoman wants the Department of Homeland Security dismantled | First Listen February 10, 2026Illinois' public health director shares the state's reasoning behind joining GOARN |First Listen February 10, 2026Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says federal immigration law enforcement must change | First Listen February 09, 2026Governor JB Pritzker quantifying how federal budget cuts will impact the state budget | First Listen The biggest changes will be to costs associated with Medicaid, food assistance and child care....moreFebruary 09, 2026Sangamon County continues to make inroads to addressing the unhoused | First Listen February 06, 2026Leland Grove police chief put on administrative leave following his arrest Thursday | First Listen
FAQs about First Listen:
How many episodes does First Listen have?
The podcast currently has 528 episodes available.