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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With judge ruling Illinois' gun ban unconstitutional, Caulkins & attorney react to critics 06.03.2023 25:52
Friday, a Macon County judge issued a final judgement that Illinois' gun ban is unconstitutional. The state has appealed. Bishop shares the voices behind the case brought by state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, Perry Lewin and attorney Jerry Stocks.
Attorney confident final judgment in Illinois gun ban challenge applies statewide 04.03.2023 4:18
Bishop gives a brief Friday evening update on the Macon County case where a judge issued a final judgement against Illinois' gun ban. The attorney in the case that brought the challenge, Jerry Stocks, says he's confident the order applies statewide but expects the state to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. Read more, and get the order here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_7a3d...
Illinois Department of Natural Resources director talks deferred maintenance, staffing and more 03.03.2023 6:28
Bishop shares some of his conversation with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Acting Director Natalie Phelps Finnie about the agency, the state's parks, staffing and federal funding.
How do 'shell bills' work at the Illinois General Assembly? 03.03.2023 8:36
Bishop gives the perspective of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle about what is a shell bill and how they are used in passing legislation ahead of deadlines.
Caller: Illinois parental bullying bill will make crime worse 03.03.2023 5:37
During a segment about crime in Chicago, Bishop takes a call about a bill filed at the Illinois statehouse that would levy fines against parents who "bully" their children in public.
Lawyer gives insight into scheduled Illinois gun ban challenge status hearing in Macon County 03.03.2023 6:51
Bishop shares some insight from attorney Jerry Stocks, who is representing state Rep. Dan Caulkins in the Macon County challenge of Illinois' gun ban with a status hearing set for today.
Gun rights advocate reacts to Illinois' argument defending gun ban and registry in federal court 03.03.2023 13:42
Bishop shares a conversation with Todd Vandermyde about the state's filing in federal court against a motion for preliminary injunction.
IL argues founders didn't foresee AR-15s in filing against injunction against gun ban 03.03.2023 13:22
Bishop goes a bit deeper into the arguments filed by the state of Illinois in defense of the gun ban and registry.
Chicago crime to be focus in upcoming election 02.03.2023 6:44
Bishop reviews some of the recent headlines out of Chicago after the city's primary mayoral election.
Advocate against lawsuit abuse pushes for changes to Illinois' biometric information privacy law 02.03.2023 11:26
Bishop talks with Phil Melin, executive director of Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse-Illinois about Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
Report: IL board delays retired officers' ability to carry guns 02.03.2023 5:50
Bishop gets into a headline from the Associated Press about retired officers not yet able to carry firearms and reviews some of the latest in federal court challenging Illinois' gun ban
Retired professor fights against 'toxic' pipeline planned for Illinois 02.03.2023 10:34
Bishop talks with Kathleen Campbell with Citizens Against the Heartland Greenway Pipeline with the latest about a proposed CO2 pipeline for several counties in Illinois.
Guard welcoming troops who refused vaccine back with 'open arms' and other Illinois headlines 02.03.2023 10:22
Bishop reviews some of the headlines from across Illinois.
Pritzker: Florida should have followed Illinois' lead on COVID mandates and 'vaccines work' 02.03.2023 9:43
Nearly three years into the start of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's COVID-19 mandates, he is asked to reflect on any regrets.
Injunction pending appeal sought in Naperville gun-ban case as state to reply in southern district 02.03.2023 9:22
Bishop touches on some of the latest happenings in litigation against Illinois' gun and magazine ban.
Business in the 217 with the Springfield Business Journal 01.03.2023 6:40
Springfield Business Journal Publisher Michelle Ownbey discusses various happenings in and around the Springfield business community
Illinois Association of Naturopathic Physicians look for state licensure 01.03.2023 8:46
Bishop talks with Dr. Shaon Hines with the Illinois Association of Naturopathic Physicians about their efforts to become licensed in Illinois.
The Council Roundup - March 1, 2023 01.03.2023 24:45
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup about ordinances up for consideration ranging from utilities, to mayoral appointments and TIF money for a downtown business.
Illinois statehouse looking at to-go containers, sparklers, child welfare agency hiring and more 01.03.2023 12:42
Bishop reviews some of the discussions happening in Illinois House committees Tuesday.
IL sheriffs explain gun ban opposition in federal court, motion to quash subpoena in state court 01.03.2023 8:45
Bishop shares some of a conversation with Illinois Sheriffs' Association Executive Director Jim Kaitschuk about their filings in federal court opposing the state's gun and magazine ban and their filing to quash a subpoena in state court.
Chicago will have new mayor after Lightfoot fails to advance to runoff 01.03.2023 5:38
Chicago voters selected two candidates in Tuesday's primary to head to the April runoff election and incumbent Lori Lightfoot is not one of them.
Team RWB's 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tournament coming up 28.02.2023 9:25
Bishop talks with Dan Baldrick with Team RWB about the 2nd Annual Team RWB Dodgeball Tournament March 25 at The Salvation Army on Clear Lake in Springfield
Lawmaker looks to reduce Illinois' high gas tax 28.02.2023 12:04
Bishop gives both sides of the debate over whether to reduce Illinois' gas tax back to what it was at 19 cents a gallon in 2019 before it was doubled.
Big Dog Construction talks custom builds, windows and more 28.02.2023 3:54
Bishop talks with Chris Hartsook of Big Dog Construction and president of the Springfield Area Home Builders Association about custom builds, windows and more. https://www.bigdogcc.com/
Should the U.S. Supreme Court let Biden 'forgive' $400 billion in student loan debt 28.02.2023 5:54
Bishop takes calls about whether the U.S. Supreme Court should allow the Biden administration to 'forgive' up to $400 billion in student loan debt.
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