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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Springfield Ward 5 write-in candidate Calvin Pitts makes pitch for votes 24.03.2023 7:56

Bishop talks with Calvin Pitts about his write-in campaign for Springfield's Ward 5 election

'Speaker gets what speaker wants,' with more Madigan tape released in 'ComEd Four' trial 24.03.2023 10:57

Bishop reviews some of the latest audio evidence released by federal prosecutors in the trial against the so-called "ComEd Four" where former House Speaker Michael Madigan is central theme.

'Constitutional rights are not extinguished by hyperbole,' plaintiffs argue against IL's gun ban 24.03.2023 15:35

Bishop reviews the latest filings from the four plaintiffs groups against Illinois' gun ban in the Southern District of Illinois federal courts.   Program note: No live show Monday or Tuesday. Back live Wednesday.

IL House debates 'penalty enhancements' around bill to charge employers for 'impeding' strike 23.03.2023 8:42

Bishop airs more of a debate around a bill that passed the Illinois House Wednesday that would level penalties against employers for impeding a strike.

Hope School 'Hopeful Futures Gala' coming up April 1 23.03.2023 3:44

Bishop talks with officials from Hope School about their upcoming "Hopeful Futures Gala" set for April 1 in Springfield.

Bill restricting taxes from libraries that 'ban books' among more than 100 bills passing IL House 23.03.2023 22:06

Bishop reviews some of the legislative activity at the Illinois House from Wednesday

Awake Illinois reacts to passage of 'gender neutral' bills, Pritzker's eye on school board races 23.03.2023 12:53

Bishop shares a conversation with Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock about bills advancing at the statehouse concerning "gender neutral" language and Gov. J.B. Pritzker's eye on local school board elections.

Judge denies state's move to hold DeVore's challenge to Illinois' gun ban 23.03.2023 10:04

Bishop shares a conversation with attorney Thomas DeVore about the latest in his challenge against Illinois' gun and magazine ban.

Business In The 217 with the Springfield Business Journal 22.03.2023 5:34

Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about what's happening in and around the Springfield Business Community

Your calls on whether the possible indictment against Trump is political 22.03.2023 12:23

Bishop takes your calls about whether the possible indictment against Trump is political.

The Council Roundup - March 22, 2023 22.03.2023 25:05

Bishop delivers The Springfield City Council Roundup touching on zoning, energy, trash cans, pensions and more.

Illinois House passes controversial legislation about pronouns as some debate crime and punishment 22.03.2023 8:30

Bishop reviews some of the happenings at the Illinois statehouse, including bills that passed the House and debate around proposed bills dealing with prisoner release.

Abortion debated on streets outside Illinois State Capitol 22.03.2023 8:46

Bishop airs some of the debate from different groups demonstrating in Springfield on the issue of abortion.

DeVore gun-ban challenge continues, subpoenas quashed; McHenry case judge tells state try again 22.03.2023 10:19

Bishop reviews the latest out of the state-level case in Effingham County challenging Illinois gun and magazine ban where a judge denied the state's motion to suspend proceeding pending action on a separate case in front of the Illinois Supreme Court while quashing a subpoena. There's also an update on the case out of McHenry County where the state's attorney there is suing over the gun ban. That...

Reflecting on three years after Pritzker's COVID-19 stay-at-home order 21.03.2023 16:43

Bishop reflects on three years after Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order with reaction from Pritzker, a state representative and a researcher

Opposition to CBDC part of move against unilateral control impacting digital bill of rights 21.03.2023 13:36

Bishop talks with Ret. Air Force Col. Mark Hurley about the growing opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies and the importance of focusing on the a digital  bill of rights.

More Madigan tapes released in ongoing trial of 'ComEd Four' 21.03.2023 14:35

Bishop reviews more tapes released by federal prosecutors in the ongoing case against the "ComEd Four."

Rep. Ford talks gun ban challenges, Madigan tapes, proposed legislation on safe injection sites 21.03.2023 13:21

Bishop talks live with state Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Chicago, about the status of the state's gun ban and how to stem violence, the ongoing revelations from secret recordings of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and several bills he's sponsoring at the Illinois statehouse.

IL's response to gun-ban challenge in 'twilight zone,' rights advocate says; AG says ban is law 21.03.2023 14:31

Bishop presents the latest back and forth in the litigation against Illinois' gun ban, including reaction from   Todd Vandermyde about Monday's comment from the Illinois Attorney General.

More banking turmoil as some reflect on impacts to Illinois' pensions 20.03.2023 14:43

Bishop shares more in the conversation he had about the state's pension system being impacted by the ongoing banking turmoil.

Madigan tapes show inner workings of what prosecutors called 'Madigan Enterprise' 20.03.2023 12:26

Bishop airs some of the tapes federal prosecutors released in the trial of the "ComEd Four" showing how former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan would give "assignments" to his close confidant Michael McClain

Your calls about Trump saying he'll be arrested Tuesday 20.03.2023 15:27

Bishop reviews and takes  your calls about the latest headlines around former President Donald Trump saying he expects to be arrested Tuesday in New York over what's expected to be campaign finance violations.

ISP, AG partially deny releasing IL gun ban enforcement guidance as federal filings continue 20.03.2023 16:34

Bishop shares responses to Freedom of Information Act requests from the Illinois State Police and Illinois Attorney General about what the guidance of enforcing Illinois' gun ban is following a Macon County judge's final judgement the law is unconstitutional and reviews some of the latest filings in the Southern District U.S. Courts challenging the ban.

What question would you ask Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker? 17.03.2023 13:19

Bishop takes calls answering what question you'd ask Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

How are bank failures impacting Illinois public employee pension funds? 17.03.2023 10:58

Bishop delves into the questions of how the recent bank turmoil may be impacting Illinois various public employee pension funds.