First Listen
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Latest Episodes
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First Listen for Tuesday Dec. 23, 2025 -
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The Trump administration is suing Illinois asking for an unredacted voter registration database.
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The Illinois vaccine advisory committee indicated it didn't see evidence to warrant a change to the Hepatitis B vaccine recommendations.
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Shawn Gregory continues to work with many parties to ensure growth on Springfield's east side. -
Federal border patrol chief Gregory Bovino returns to Chicago.
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The state grant will be used to focus on rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing.
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The Democratic proposal to extend the Obamacare tax credits received only four Republican votes.
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Advocates are worried that patients with disabilities are at greater risk of being pushed to take a Medical Aid in Dying drug.
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Latino state lawmakers pushed the immigration bill in Illinois.
