Greg Bishop
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The Center Square associate editor, statehouse reporter Illinois Radio Network and morning host with news updates and more
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Episodes
As Illinoisans continue to await federal court action on gun ban, Israelis petition for gun rights 10.10.2023 7:15
Bishop gives the latest status of some high-profile lawsuits against Illinois gun laws and reviews a story out of Israel about the growing numbers wanting to keep and bear arms.
Callers debate getting rid of the tipped wage as Chicago is gearing up to do 09.10.2023 14:32
Bishop takes calls about the city of Chicago gearing up to get rid of the tipped wage for restaurant staff.
Another violent weekend in Chicago as city continues to deal with influx of migrants 09.10.2023 12:06
Bishop talks with William Kelly, a reporter out of Chicago, about the continued violent crime and migrant crisis in the Windy City.
Will Illinois taxpayers be asked to pay more for migrant crisis? 09.10.2023 13:01
Bishop reviews some of the latest back and forth over the continued migrant crisis impacting Chicago and whether Illinois taxpayers will be further on the hook for the costs.
Concerns raised in Illinois around ammo tracking and possible inflation of gun registration data 09.10.2023 11:18
Bishop shares some of the concerns recently raised around the state's gun and ammo registration as we await Illinois State Police to release the first week's worth of data
Poll shows disfavor for 'sanctuary city' policies 06.10.2023 13:35
Bishop talks with Matthew Podgorski of M3 Strategies with a new poll showing most people don't believe Chicago could remain a sanctuary city. Callers react.
From the border to Chicago to the suburbs, migrant issue dominates 06.10.2023 15:11
Bishop reviews the latest out of Chicago and the suburbs dealing with the growing number of migrants arriving.
White House in direct contradiction with DHS on border wall policy 06.10.2023 13:18
Bishop delves into the direct contradiction between President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and even Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on border wall policies.
Illinois' gun ban faces vagueness challenge in federal court Wednesday 06.10.2023 9:00
Bishop reviews the trajectory of the Langley case challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban on vagueness grounds, among other issues, set for a hearing in the Southern District of Illinois federal court Wednesday.
Callers react to nurses looking to limit number of patients they are required to care for 05.10.2023 16:36
Bishop airs some of the back and forth between nurses and hospital administrators about the idea of staffing ratios for nurses and patients. Callers and emailers react.
American Rebel CEO discusses the challenge of firearms laws in courts across the country 05.10.2023 9:27
Bishop talks with Andy Ross, a country rocker, former TV host and found and CEO of American Rebel, a manufacturer of gun saves and concealed carry apparel, about cases across the country impacting the Second Amendment.
Pritzker get award from Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame 05.10.2023 4:37
Bishop shares the moment from Wednesday evening where Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker gets an award from the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame.
Illinois child welfare director to resign; Republicans say not soon enough 05.10.2023 10:41
Bishop reviews the shakeup within the Pritzker administration, starting with Marc Smith, the director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services set to resign at the end of the year.
Joliet city officials ask township to withdraw $8.6 million migrant care grant request 05.10.2023 10:48
Bishop reviews the conflict between Joliet city officials and the city's township government over the $8.6 million in Illinois taxpayer funds granted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to take care of some of the continued influx of migrants.
State has yet to respond to plaintiffs asking IL court to note TX ruling against pistol brace rule 05.10.2023 10:40
Bishop reviews the various cases from around the country that Illinois plaintiffs challenging the state's gun and magazine ban are asking the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to consider in their deliberations.
Business in the 217 with the Springfield Business Journal 04.10.2023 6:21
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
Springfield YMCA hosting range of events in October 04.10.2023 4:26
Bishop talks with Springfield YMCA's Lou Bart about an array of events coming up this month.
The Council Roundup - Oct. 4, 2023 04.10.2023 27:16
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup with action on the NAPA contract and more.
Gun rights advocate expects TX ruling against pistol brace rule backs up IL gun ban challenge 04.10.2023 10:36
Bishop talks with @freedomssteel3746 's Todd Vandermyde about a ruling out of Texas against the ATF's pistol brace rule and how that could impact the challenge of Illinois' gun and magazine ban pending in the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
As Pritzker complains about migrant crisis, Illinois state Rep. returns from border visit 04.10.2023 20:13
Bishop airs moments from Tuesday where Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker took questions about the migrant crisis accelerating in Chicago and a conversation with state Rep. Mike Coffey about his recent trip to the southern U.S. border.
Local car dealer shares story of employee's car being stolen and used to commit other crimes 03.10.2023 6:34
Bishop talks with Jim Kroll from S&K Buick GMC in Springfield about a new incentive for their customers, but also about the recent story he shared with the Springfield City Council about a crime one of his employees was victim to.
Legislator tells Illinois' prison agency 'do your job' on sex offender notification 03.10.2023 6:06
Bishop shares one of the findings from an audit of the Illinois Department of Corrections around notification of sex offenders being released where the department was found to not be notifying local law enforcement in such cases.
Pritzker joins other Democrats urging Biden to address border and migrant crisis 03.10.2023 11:37
Bishop reviews some of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's letter to President Joe Biden about the continued flow of migrants over the southern U.S. border making their way to cities like Chicago.
Illinois Freedom Caucus blasts state's plan to grant tax credits to Chinese EV battery company 03.10.2023 15:00
Bishop airs some of the concerns the Illinois Freedom Caucus raised about the state's plan to grant Gotion, a Chinese electric vehicle battery manufacturer, more than half a billion in state tax credits.
Legislative relief sought for if IL's gun ban is upheld or not as vagueness argument persists 03.10.2023 13:03
Bishop reviews the latest status of challenges against Illinois' gun and magazine ban as several state legislators look for legislative relief if the law is upheld or found unconstitutional.
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