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 465 episodes available.

First Listen episodes:

November 18, 2025 Professional women baseball players to play in Springfield this Summer | First Listen
Robin Roberts Stadium will play host to the Women's Professional Baseball League in August and September.
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4min
November 17, 2025 Turkeys may be a little more pricey this Thanksgiving | First Listen
Projections are that your Thanksgiving turkey could be $2 more a pound.
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4min
November 14, 2025 No details yet regarding state agency spending cuts | First Listen
First Listen for Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
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4min
November 13, 2025 Public hearing scheduled on Sangamon County data center proposal | First Listen
First Listen for Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
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3min
November 11, 2025 'Hello Girls: The Musical' honors women phone operators who served during WWII | First Listen
Co-director Megan Hickman and Actress Rani Gosnell join us to discuss the production playing at the Hoogland Center of the Arts.
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7min
November 11, 2025 Another Purple Heart Medal returned to the family of a WWII vet | First Listen
Army rifleman James Bennett's medal was given to his niece in Oak Lawn.
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4min
November 10, 2025 Participants in the Massey Commission want the conversations to continue | First Listen
While the Massey Commission sunsets, its Managing Director Kelly Hurst will ensure its action items move forward and the conversations continue.
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7min
November 10, 2025 Senator Dick Durbin says a deal to end the government shutdown isn’t perfect | First Listen
Durbin says the government shutdown deal would reduce harm on many.
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3min
November 07, 2025 Springfield's Muni announces its 2026 Season | First Listen
The 2026 Muni Season includes a fifth show to include more children.
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6min
November 06, 2025 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says Indiana's moves will determine Illinois' redistricting | First Listen
The second term Democrat says Illinois should only act to counteract another state.
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3min

FAQs about First Listen:

How many episodes does First Listen have?

The podcast currently has 465 episodes available.