38 Best Illinois News Podcasts

1. The Chicago Way

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Mild mannered Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass and WGN Radio's Jeff Carlin explore the week in news, politics and other thngs done the Chicago Way in this WGN Plus podcast from WGN Radio in Chicago.more Hosts John Kass, Jeff Carlin
Producer/Network WGN Radio
Email ****@wgnradio.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.1K Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. City Cast Chicago

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Chicago's daily news podcast, fresh every weekday morning. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place. City Cast Chicago is a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at chicago.citycast.fm. Named Best Podcast by Chicago Reader 2022more Host Jacoby Cochran
Producer/Network City Cast
Email ****@citycast.fm
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Francia Garcia Hernandez, Manny Ramos +7 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 464Facebook 15.8KTwitter 2.6KInstagram 38.9K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

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We're unpacking the headlines and making the news make sense. Get connected with local experts, your neighbors and the stories shaping Chicago.
Host Sasha-Ann Simons
Producer/Network WBEZ Chicago
Email ****@wbez.org
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Carol Moseley Braun, Ana Lalley +15 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 320Facebook 3.3KTwitter 11.2KInstagram 97.5K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

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Chicago's Morning Answer is the only morning radio program in Chicago that covers all of the stories that matter, from Washington to Springfield, from politics to culture. Hosted by Dan Proft, one the sharpest political minds in Illinois, Chicago's Morning Answer brings you what you need to know every morning from 5-9am (CT) on AM 560 The Answer. http://560TheAnswer.com http://morninganswerchicago.commore Hosts Dan Proft, Amy Jacobson
Producer/Network Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson
Email ****@salemradiochicago.com
Location Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Adam B Coleman, Stephen Moore +6 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 285Facebook 7.6KTwitter 27.6K Avg Length 132 min Format Extended Video Podcast YouTube
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5. The Block Club Chicago Podcast

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The important, emotional, inspiring stories affecting Chicagoans. New episodes Tuesdays, Thursdays, or whenever a BIG story breaks.
Producer/Network Block Club Chicago
Email ****@blockclubchi.org
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 177 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Crain's Daily Gist

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Get a head start on your workday with the stories that matter most. Listen to our roundup of essential Chicago headlines and analysis from Crain's reporters and host Amy Guth.
Producer/Network Crain's Chicago Business
Email ****@crain.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Justin Laurence, Ally Marotti +6 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 140 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. The Rundown | Chicago News

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In one bite-sized episode every weekday, we'll keep you informed, tickled, geeked, and pondering on Chicago's news, culture and people. Each episode starts with a quick news roundup from the WBEZ newsroom, followed by a deep-dive into one of the biggest or most curious stories from our city. The Rundown podcast is a one-stop-shop for all things Chicago.more Hosts Adora Namigadde, Lisa Labuz
Producer/Network WBEZ Chicago
Email ****@wbez.org
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 133Facebook 119.8KTwitter 126KInstagram 97.5K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. Chicago Tonight

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News and public affairs TV series and website covering Chicago politics, education, entertainment, business, science, nature, and more.
Host Brandis Friedman
Producer/Network WTTW News
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 72Facebook 113KTwitter 80.6KInstagram 57.9K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. State Week

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An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR ****@stateweek.orgSupport for State Week comes from:Pie OrgThe Illinois Education Association Visit Springfield
Hosts Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III
Email ****@stateweek.org
Location Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 55Facebook 11.5KInstagram 6.4K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Illinois in Focus

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The podcast bringing you the most important stories out of Illinois from TheCenterSquare.com. Join us as we dive into the top headlines and provide insightful commentary and analysis.
Host Greg Bishop
Producer/Network America's Talking Network
Email ****@thecentersquare.com
Location Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 44Facebook 199Twitter 163 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The Fran Spielman Show

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Join veteran City Hall reporter Fran Spielman as she interviews Chicago's biggest movers and shakers. Each week, Fran sits down with a local leader, politician or policymaker to get the inside scoop on the latest news in Chicago.more Host Fran Spielman
Producer/Network Chicago Sun-Times
Email ****@suntimes.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Ald. Gilbert Villegas, John Catanzara +17 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 30Facebook 482KTwitter 13.7KInstagram 122.1K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. The 21st Show

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Illinois's statewide news talk show, produced by Illinois Public Media.
Producer/Network Illinois Public Media - WILL
Email ****@illinois.edu
Location Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 29Facebook 10.7KTwitter 2.8KInstagram 4.4K Get Email Contact

13. WBEZ News

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The latest news and featured stories from WBEZ Chicago.
Producer/Network WBEZ Chicago
Email ****@wbez.org
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

14. Freepod

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A podcast bringing you the latest news from Freeport, Illinois.
Producer/Network Freepod
Location Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Jim Dole
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

15. ABC 7 Chicago Eyewitness News

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ABC 7 Eyewitness News brings you Breaking News, the latest local and national headlines, traffic information and your up-to-the-minute AccuWeather forecast from our expert team of meteorologists. The ABC 7 I-Team protects you from the latest scams and our Building a Better Chicago series provides an in-depth look at important community issues. And our Chicago Proud series celebrates the best of Chicago along with coverage of the biggest local events like the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, the Bud Billiken Parade, the St. Patrick's Day Parade and more.more Producer/Network ABC7 Chicago
Email ****@disney.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Chicago Contrarian, The Podcast

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A summary conversation on news events and public affairs in Chicago.
Producer/Network Chicago Contrarian
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Larry Snelling, Mayor Johnson +4 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Chicago All Local

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A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio.
Producer/Network Audacy
Email ****@entercom.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 1 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

18. Capitol Cast: Illinois

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Your trusted source for news and analysis of Illinois state government
Producer/Network Capitol News Illinois
Email ****@capitolnewsillinois.com
Location Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Don Harmon, Jerry Nowicki +5 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 2.1KTwitter 2.7K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. The CloutCast

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The CloutCast is a Chicago-based podcast from The Daily Line about policy and politics in Chicago, Cook County and the state of Illinois. Each episode, the Daily Line's reporters will delve into a host of topics ranging from budgets and redistricting to criminal justice and housing. Guests will include policymakers, elected officials, lobbyists, organizers and reporters, who will share their insights and analysis. New episodes are released every two weeks.more Producer/Network The Daily Line
Email ****@thedailyline.com
Location Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 23KTwitter 11.3KInstagram 17.3K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. City Club of Chicago

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The City Club of Chicago, Illinois' premier public affairs forum since 1903, providing a forum for the discussion of civic and public affairs, from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
Producer/Network WGN Radio
Email ****@wgnradio.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 97.5KTwitter 54.9KInstagram 17.2K Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact

21. Manhattan Minute Podcast

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News for Manhattan Illinois
Producer/Network Mike Adrieansen
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Bishop On Air

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The Center Square associate editor, statehouse reporter Illinois Radio Network and morning host with news updates and more
Producer/Network Greg Bishop
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 3.9KTwitter 6.5KInstagram 780 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

23. WVLI News Update

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Stay informed with 'WVLI News Update', the podcast that reports on local news stories with expert analysis and engaging commentary.  Join Rob West, as he explores the political, economic, and social factors shaping the Kankakee area. Listen everyday, at your convenience, for all your local news.Subscribe to WVLI News Update podcast, or listen at wvli927.com and click On-Air.  New episodes drop every morning! It's all part of the new WVLI Podcast Network.more Producer/Network WVLI Podcast Network
Location Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

24. WCBU Reports

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WCBU Reports shines a light into all corners of Greater Peoria. You'll see the challenges we face from a new angle. And you'll hear from the neighbors you never knew you had. WCBU Reports airs weekdays during Morning Edition at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m.more Producer/Network WCBU Peoria Public Radio
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Peoria, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 34Instagram 1.2K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

25. WGLT's Sound Ideas

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Sound Ideas is WGLT's signature local news series. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. New episodes air throughout the day on WGLT.more Producer/Network WGLT
Email ****@ilstu.edu
Location Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 34Instagram 6.7K Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

26. The Illinoize Podcast

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Longtime journalist and political operative Patrick Pfingsten, who writes The Illinoize political newsletter, takes on politicians, tough topics, and common sense while he cuts through the noise of politics in the Land of Lincoln.more Producer/Network Forward Thinking Media, LLC
Email ****@theillinoize.com
Location Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Rep. Dan Ugaste, Rep. Jay Hoffman +7 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. First Listen

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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).
Producer/Network Michelle Eccles
Email ****@nprillinois.org
Location Illinois, United States
Recent Guest Jerry Costello
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 11.5KTwitter 7.9KInstagram 6.4K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

28. WJPF Morning Newswatch

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Tom Miller of WJPF interviews the biggest newsmakers of Southern Illinois.
Producer/Network Tom Miller
Email ****@riverradio.net
Location Illinois, United States
Recent Guests Arien Hermann, John McPeek +6 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 3.1KTwitter 21 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

29. AM Springfield Interviews

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You love AM Springfield, but sometimes you can't listen to the whole show. Join Sam Madonia and crew for in-depth interviews with with the movers and shakers of Springfield, Illinois. Whether it's state or local politics, local business owners, or the latest event in the community, AM Springfield has the pulse of the city now on 97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY weekday mornings 6am - 9am.more Producer/Network Woodward Community Media
Email ****@neuhoffmedia.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 7.1KTwitter 2.9K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. WSIU News Updates

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WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information for the southern Illinois region.
Producer/Network Brad Palmer, Leah Lerner, Jeff Williams, WSIU Staff
Email ****@wsiu.org
Location Illinois, United States
Facebook 3.8KTwitter 2.4KInstagram 783 Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

31. The Week In Review Podcast

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A look at each week in Central Illinois and across the world from Peoria's breaking news station, 1470 and 100.3 WMBD!
Producer/Network MWC
Email ****@mwcradio.com
Location Peoria, Illinois, United States
Facebook 14.2KTwitter 4.9KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

32. The Recap

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Get your daily dose of local and regional news from TSPR.  The Recap will be available each weekday morning within the hour after Morning Edition ends.Don't worry about missing the local newscasts ever again.more Producer/Network Tri States Public Radio
Email ****@wiu.edu
Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

33. Talk Of The Town

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Each week, Talk Of The Town takes an in-depth look at what is happening and who is making a difference in and around the Springfield, Illinois community.Talk Of The Town is a locally produced public affairs program covering issues important to the Springfield community. The program is produced by Mid-West Family Springfield.If you are interested in sharing information about your organization or have a topic you would like to discuss, please contact us at MidWestFamilySPI.com/TalkOfTheTown or call 217-629-7077.more Producer/Network Mid-West Family Springfield
Email ****@wmay.com
Location Illinois, United States
Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

34. WCBU Newscasts

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The latest newscasts from the WCBU Newsroom in Peoria.
Producer/Network WCBU
Email ****@wcbu.org
Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

35. VCF News On Demand

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You want the latest news in Vermilion County, Illinois, and you want it now. Join Steve Brandy daily for local news you need to know to be informed.
Email ****@neuhoffmedia.com
Location Illinois, United States
Facebook 15.6KTwitter 1.3K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

36. Radio Monmouth

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Various podcasts featuring local sports and Illinois news updates from radiomonmouth.com To stay updated on new episode releases, follow and turn on podcast notifications!
Producer/Network Prairie Communications
Location Illinois, United States
Recent Guests Lance Tarchione, Jamie Roth +16 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 6.3KTwitter 863 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

37. The Mincing Rascals

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John Williams and journalists from WGN Radio other Chicago media outlets discuss news of the week on The Mincing Rascals podcast from WGN Plus
Host John Williams
Producer/Network WGN Radio
Email ****@wgnradio.com
Location Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 412 Get Email Contact

38. The 217 Today Podcast

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Keep up with news in Central Illinois every weekday with 217 Today. Hear the day's headlines, along with one deeper dive, in just ten minutes. Learn about the people and places that make Central Illinois unique with 217 Today.more Host Kimberly Schofield
Producer/Network Illinois Public Media - WILL
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Champaign, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 15 Get Email Contact