For your right to be curious.

Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

Join the NPR Illinois team!

Community Voices is seeking a co-host/editor to join Jeff Williams and Randy Eccles in getting to know our neighbors and more. Apply by May 25, 5 p.m.

The news department is seeking part-time fill-in anchor/reporters who are available either weekdays from 5:30 to 9 a.m. and/or 3:30 to 6 p.m. Apply by June 5, 5 p.m.

First Listen

Emotional moments during the first day of testimony in Sean Grayson's murder trial | First Listen

By Sean Crawford

Published October 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM CDT

Ways To Subscribe

First Listen for Thursday Oct. 23, 2025

* Mawa Iqbal reports from the Peoria County Courthouse where former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson is on trial for the killing of Sonya Massey.

* Illinois Democrats appear less willing to do redistricting ahead of next year's elections.

* Federal workers are concerned about paychecks as the government shutdown drags on.

* The Citizens Club of Springfield's next policy discussion on Friday will focus on solar energy.