On today's First Listen for Dec. 1,
- Opponents of Illinois' ban on high-powered firearms want the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily block the law. But legal experts say the emergency appeal may be a long shot.
- More abortions were performed after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Illinois was one of the states that saw an increase in the procedure.
- Springfield Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicle doors and not to leave their cars unattended when warming them up this winter.