Greg Bishop

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

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Greg Bishop

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Latest episode

Jul 12, 2024

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Episodes

Trump's latest indictment could mean coverage of '24 election will be from the courtroom 02.08.2023

Bishop reviews some of the latest from the indictment against former President Donald Trump

Total Illinois spending goes from $99 billion for FY18 to $195 billion for FY24 01.08.2023

Bishop talks with Truth In Accounting's Sheila Weinberg about the latest report from the Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability showing how much the state plans to spend for the current fiscal year, including federal and special funds.

Biden associate testifies the president talked with son's business partners 01.08.2023

Bishop reviews the latest headlines in the ongoing House GOP investigation of Hunter Biden's business dealings and what President Joe Biden knew.

Illinois State Police move to delay response to new federal challenge of gun ID law 01.08.2023

Bishop reviews the status of several legal challenges of gun laws in Illinois state and federal court. For the Cody Wilson video, check this video out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it8p4-mHXbM

Pritzker answers to critics of law allowing non-citizens to be police in Illinois 01.08.2023

Bishop airs Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reaction to critics of a law that allows non-citizens to become police in Illinois, takes a call and unpacks what the law ultimately says.

Tons of reasons to Visit Springfield! 31.07.2023

Bishop talks with Amy Beadle with Visit Springfield about all the events coming up this weekend and ahead. Find more at VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com for more information.

'School of Rock' opens at the Muni this weekend 31.07.2023

Bishop talks with Mackenzie and Matt from the Muni to discuss the opening of "School of Rock" this weekend

Tons going on at Springfield's airport this weekend to celebrate 75 years 31.07.2023

Bishop talks with Mark Hanna from the Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport and Jeff Whitten from the Boy Scouts of America about all the events and happenings at this weekend's 75th anniversary of the airport. Details: https://www.flyspi.com/75th-anniversary-open-house/

Reaction to noncitizens now able to apply to be police officers in Illinois 31.07.2023

Bishop talks with William Kelly, a reporter out of Chicago, with his reaction to Illinois law now allowing noncitizens to apply to be police in Illinois.

Supreme Court justice temporarily restores ATF's 'receiver' rule as case continues 31.07.2023

Bishop gives an update on the status of the ATF's frames and receiver rule after the U.S. Supreme Court stepped in.

DOJ clarifies it's not trying to imprison Biden witness before Monday's testimony 31.07.2023

Bishop reviews some of the weekend happenings from the Department of Justice in the case of Devon Archer preparing to testify in the investigation of the Biden's business dealings.

Noncitizens can apply to be police in Illinois among more than 130 bills Pritzker signed Friday 31.07.2023

Bishop reviews some of the more than 130 bills Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Friday that includes allowing certain noncitizens to apply to be police officers. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_de81cd74-2d90-11ee-a038-8341950255f1.html

Open house next weekend with Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport and the 183rd 28.07.2023

Bishop talks with Sgt. Katy Rivera about next weekend's open house at the Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport featuring displays and behind-the-scenes looks at equipment and more. Details: https://www.flyspi.com/75th-anniversary-open-house/

Are you still working remotely? 28.07.2023

Bishop takes calls about whether you're still working remotely.

Who in Illinois will be held accountable for $5.2 billion in unemployment overpayments? 28.07.2023

Bishop airs comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker about the $5.2 billion in overpayments from Illinois' unemployment fund, and delves into a few other things other constitutional officers are up to.

Highlights from Pritzker's 'fireside chat' on gun control 28.07.2023

Bishop unpacks some of the highlights from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's discussion about gun violence prevention Thursday evening that focused a lot on gun control. Uncut video: http://multimedia.illinois.gov/ioci_vid/Archive/2023/WebpageOnly/GOV/072723-GunSafetyFiresideChat/072723-GunSafetyFiresideChat.mp4

License plate readers continue to proliferate across Illinois 27.07.2023

Bishop discusses the continued proliferation of automatic license plate reading cameras and takes calls.

Alleged Biden family corruption or UFOs, which is the biggest story? 27.07.2023

Bishop takes calls on the question of which was the biggest story, the evidence stacking against the Biden family or the congressional hearing on UFOs?

Unemployment audit: IL overpaid $5.2 billion including $46 million to the incarcerated and dead 27.07.2023

Bishop reviews aspects of an audit released Wednesday showing Illinois overpaid $5.2 billion in unemployment including $46 million to the incarcerated and dead.

'Threat to democracy,' complainant says after high court conflicts of interest case is closed 27.07.2023

Bishop shares his conversation with Kenneth Mayle about his complaint to the Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board alleging conflicts of interest of two Supreme Court candidates

5th Amendment challenge of Illinois' gun ban coming 27.07.2023

Bishop shares a conversation with attorney Thomas Maag about his plans to challenge Illinois' gun and magazine ban on 5th Amendment grounds that would allege the government can not compel someone to incriminate themselves. They also talk about the status of other cases, including the challenge to Illinois' law limiting the judicial venue someone can challenge state laws.

Full Disclosure: BGA discusses AFSCME, JCAR and FOIA 26.07.2023

Bishop talks with Better Government Association's Bryan Zarou about the state's contract with AFSCME, the role of JCAR and the need to strengthen FOIA.

Business in the 217 with the Springfield Business Journal 26.07.2023

Bishop talks with Springfield Business Journal Publisher Michelle Ownbey about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.

As corruption evidence stacks up, White House dismisses possible impeachment inquiry 26.07.2023

Bishop reviews the latest back and forth over evidence stacking up against the Bidens.

The Council Roundup - July 26, 2023 26.07.2023

Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup from Tuesday's Committee of the Whole dealing with PLAs, residential debt and more.

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