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By Michelle Eccles

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Start the day by adding NPR Illinois First Listen to your routine and hear the latest from the state capital (Springfield).

Episode Date
Dr. Sameer Vohra marks four years as the Director of Illinois Department of Public Health | First Listen
Aug 26, 2026
Parents across the country are opting out of vaccines | First Listen
Aug 26, 2026
An environmental group says growth in data centers is slowing Illinois' renewable energy goals | First Listen
Aug 25, 2026
Sean Grayson, convicted in the killing of Sonya Masse, dies in prison |First Listen
Aug 24, 2026
A former controversial professor and Sangamon State graduate has died | First Listen
Aug 19, 2026
Pritzker adds big contribution to his campaign fund | First Listen
Aug 18, 2026
Utility crews work to restore power | First Listen
Aug 17, 2026
Rideshare drivers in Illinois can unionize | First Listen
Aug 14, 2026
Springfield's race riots taking center stage this week | First Listen
Aug 13, 2026
No serious injuries but a crash at Chatham's YNOT Outdoors building stirs emotions | First Listen
Aug 12, 2026
Springfield police officer has been reassigned during the investigation into her DUI arrest | First Listen
Aug 11, 2026
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is hitting back at his Republican challenger Darren Bailey | First Listen
Aug 10, 2026
Illinois is signing on to two new lawsuits against the Trump administration | First Listen
Aug 07, 2026
One of state government's most notable sexual harassment survivors is calling for more action | First Listen
Aug 06, 2026
Households that lost SNAP eligibility are eligible for a one-time $400 payment from Illinois | First Listen
Aug 05, 2026
A federal judge rejects President Trump's attempt to access Illinois voter rolls | First Listen
Aug 04, 2026
Prisoner Review Board denies medical release for Sean Grayson | First Listen
Aug 03, 2026
The Muni opens "Disney's Frozen" the Saturday | First Listen
Jul 29, 2026
More than 300,000 Illinois residents are expected to lose SNAP food benefits | First Listen
Jul 29, 2026
A law requiring hospitals to share financial information with regulators could be more transparent | First Listen
Jul 28, 2026