Greg Bishop
Bishop On Air
The Center Square associate editor, statehouse reporter Illinois Radio Network and morning host with news updates and more
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Episodes
Challenge to Illinois' no cash bail law to be heard Tuesday by state supreme court 13.03.2023 6:24
Bishop previews some of the arguments expected at Tuesday's Illinois Supreme Court hearing over no-cash bail.
Questions persist on how state is enforcing gun ban county court deemed unconstitutional 13.03.2023 7:23
Questions continue about how Illinois State Police are enforcing Illinois' gun and magazine ban enforced after the Macon County court in a final judgement earlier this week ruled the ban unconstitutional. That ruling is pending an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court.
What's your favorite cereal? 10.03.2023 12:41
Bishop takes calls about your favorite cereal.
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce small business awards nominations open now 10.03.2023 7:32
Bishop talks with Mike Murphy and Melissa Horn with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce about the upcoming small business awards with nominations closing March 31.
FBI surveillance of Congress scrutinized as fed tapes in statehouse corruption case expected 10.03.2023 13:17
Bishop shares a moment U.S. Rep. Darren LaHood had sharing he was the subject of an FBI FISA search. Separately, the FBI's capturing of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan expected, but only in the courtroom.
First Amendment issues take focus with legislation at Illinois statehouse 10.03.2023 5:28
Bishop looks at two measures that could impact the First Amendment in Illinois
Court integrity ahead of no-cash bail, gun ban challenges questioned after Pritzker donations 10.03.2023 15:16
Bishop reviews the lates back and forth over questions of court integrity following news of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's million-dollar donation to Illinois Supreme Court justices set to hear challenges to no-cash bail and the state's gun ban where Pritzker is the top defendant.
High profile ComEd bribery trial to soon begin after today's status hearing 09.03.2023 4:52
Bishop talks with his colleague Brett Rowland, investigative reporter for The Center Square, about the bribery case involving one of the state's largest utilities and connected utility officials, lobbyists and former state lawmakers.
Vietnam Vets Annual Vigil coming up in Springfield 09.03.2023 6:48
Bishop talks with Jim Mathes and Karen Hirstein about the upcoming Vietnam Veterans Annual Vigil event May 5, 6 & 7.
Lawmakers: Macon County ruling against gun ban statewide and Illinois State Police shouldn't enforce 09.03.2023 11:08
Several state lawmakers were joined by the Illinois State Rifle Association arguing Friday's Macon County ruling the state's gun ban is unconstitutional is statewide and state police should make clear they are not enforcing the law.
Pritzker says it’s ‘ridiculous’ to expect justices to recuse themselves after $2M donations 09.03.2023 15:51
Bishop discusses Gov. J.B. Pritzker's response to his question about whether two justices he gave $1 million each should recuse themselves in upcoming cases on no-cash bail and the state's gun ban where he's a lead defendant. State Rep. Dan Caulkins, the lead plaintiff in the gun ban case also reacts to whether the justices should recuse.
The Council Roundup - March 8, 2023 08.03.2023 28:14
Bishop delivers The Springfield City Council Roundup focusing on debt forgiveness and more.
Reeder: Springfield forgives debt for Mayoral political contributor, repeals permit after questions 08.03.2023 9:26
Bishop talks with Illinois Times reporter Scott Reeder about his latest article about "Debt and Donations" Read more: https://www.illinoistimes.com/springfield/debts-and-donations/Content?oid=16552171
Free speech issues raised with statehouse measure to allow lawsuits over 'manipulated' content 08.03.2023 6:29
In a brief Capitol Roundup, Bishop shares some moments from an Illinois Senate Committee about Illinois Senate Bill 1392 to allow lawsuits over "manipulated" content
Will IL Supreme Court justices who received $1M each from Pritzker recuse in bail and gun cases? 08.03.2023 16:03
Bishop reviews the controversy of two Illinois Supreme Court justices getting $1 million each from Gov. J.B. Pritzker before being elected. Pritzker is now top defendant in two high profile cases. Chris Forsyth with The Judicial Integrity Project says any hint of conflict leads to a conflict of interest and judges should recuse themselves in such instances.
Fox releases never before seen Jan. 6 footage as Kinzinger downplays as 'strawman' arguments 07.03.2023 10:11
Bishop airs the back and forth over never-before-seen footage from the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol
'Shell bills' moved out of committee before deadlines at Illinois statehouse 07.03.2023 10:28
Bishop reviews legislation that could come up in the days ahead as lawmakers advance 'shell bill' is made
Illinois Symphony Orchestra performing 'Star Wars and Beyond' 07.03.2023 7:34
Bishop talks with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra about their upcoming performance of "Star Wars and Beyond."
Pillsbury 'dough boy' mystery develops at cleanup site 07.03.2023 10:24
Bishop talks with Moving Pillsbury Forward's Chris Richmond about a mystery developing around a cartoon character used for decades by the company.
Gun confiscations increase, ATF misses bump stock deadline and other headlines 07.03.2023 5:06
Bishop reviews some recent headlines from across the country and in Illinois dealing with firearms.
IL Supreme Court posts gun-ban challenge schedule as some question conflicts of interest 07.03.2023 22:25
Bishop gets out the latest in the Macon County case against Illinois' gun ban with the Illinois Supreme Court posting the schedule for briefs and oral arguments scheduled the second week of May. But, there are some raising questions about conflicts of interest among two supreme court justices.
Callers react to digital bill of rights and more 06.03.2023 5:39
Bishop takes calls about the discussion around a digital bill of rights and more.
Pritzker doubles down on support for Biden as Trump lays out some of his platform 06.03.2023 7:37
Bishop airs some of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker responding to whether he's aiming for the White House while former President Donald Trump lays out some big policy ideas.
From books to a digital bill of rights, Ret. Air Force Col. Mark Hurley sounds off 06.03.2023 14:07
Bishop talks with Ret. Air Force Col. Mark Hurley about recent discussions of books and gets into the need for a digital bill of rights
On national TV, Pritzker casts some local school board candidates as book banners, racists 06.03.2023 8:33
Bishop airs some of the comments Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made on CBS Sunday about local school board races and takes calls.
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