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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News

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Latest episode

Jul 12, 2024

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Episodes

Springfield Alderman Redpath discusses proposed city budget and more 07.02.2023

Bishop talks with Springfield Alderman Chuck Redpath about the city's proposed budget and more.

Will you watch Biden's State of the Union Address? 07.02.2023

Bishop takes your calls about whether you'll watch President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address tonight.

Trump officials deny claims Chinese spy balloons previously encroached U.S. airspace 07.02.2023

Bishop reviews some of the latest in the shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon last week, but only after it traversed the entire central part of the country, and the response from Trump administration officials who push back against the Biden administration saying spy balloons previously encroached U.S. airspace.

Arguments against Illinois' gun ban stack up 07.02.2023

Bishop reviews some of the arguments against Illinois' gun ban being heard in state and federal courts and shares another resource to get updates on issues around the Second Amendment across the country.

What are your favorite Girl Scout cookies? 06.02.2023

Bishop asks listeners what are their favorite Girl Scout cookies.

Your calls about 'Soul Surfer' pushing back against biological men competing in women's sports 06.02.2023

Bishop takes calls about professional surfer Bethany Hamilton pushing back against the World Surf League opening up the women's category to transgender women.

Federal judge says prohibiting cannabis users from owning guns is unconstitutional 06.02.2023

Bishop reviews a case out of Oklahoma where a judge ruled it's unconstitutional to prohibit marijuana users from exercising their Second Amendment.

Plaintiffs argue for statewide restraining order in Macon County case as judge expected to rule soon 06.02.2023

Bishop reviews the arguments in the Macon County case challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban, and airs moments from state Rep. Dan Caulkins' news conference afterward.

Chinese spy balloon shot down but questions remain 06.02.2023

Bishop reviews the latest in the Chinese spy balloon being shot down. 

Court throws gun 'red flag' laws into question with appellate court ruling 03.02.2023

Bishop reviews a recent ruling out of the U.S. appellate court dealing with red flag and gun laws impacting those accused, but not convicted, of domestic violence, and takes calls on a variety of things

Your calls on the latest in gun-ban litigation from Illinois courts 03.02.2023

Bishop takes a few calls about the latest in litigation against Illinois gun ban.

Wilhour, who said he won't comply with Illinois' gun ban, wins restraining order alongside 03.02.2023

Bishop talks with state Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, about the temporary restraining order he and hundreds of others secured against Illinois gun and magazine ban.

Is it a Chinese spy balloon, or something else? 03.02.2023

Is the balloon over Montana a Chinese spy balloon? The country has reportedly had tentacles in the U.S. for years. Or, is the balloon something else? Bishop takes some calls.

DeVore seeks subpoenas of Pritzker, sponsors, as state further restrained form enforcing gun ban 03.02.2023

Bishop reviews the latest in the challenges against Illinois' gun ban, including attorney Thomas DeVore issuing subpoenas of the governor and legislative leaders that sponsored the bill.

Illinois House approves new rules that removes COVID-19 remote voting 03.02.2023

Bishop reviews some of the debate on the Illinois House floor as lawmakers approve updated rules for the new 103rd Illinois General Assembly.

State Rep. Niemerg as plaintiff in Illinois gun ban challenge looks for restraining order ruling 02.02.2023

Bishop talks with state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, about being a plaintiff in a state-level lawsuit against Illinois' gun ban with a temporary restraining order ruling expected soon.

Illinoisans second in the nation for paying fines and fees 02.02.2023

A recent report shows Illinoisans are second in the nation for paying fines and fees to governments.

U.S. House looking into COVID spending fraud, porous border 02.02.2023

Bishop reviews some of latest moments from hearings in Washington D.C. over COVID-19 relief spending and the southern border.

Illinois lawmaker asks state police to 'hold off' enforcing gun ban as courts deal with challenges 02.02.2023

Bishop breaks down the latest in the ongoing challenges over gun rights in Illinois and elsewhere.

Business in the 217 with the Springfield Business Journal 01.02.2023

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

Virtual blood drive underway with Impact Life 01.02.2023

Bishop talks with Tara and Jim with Impact Life about a virtual blood drive underway for blood donations

Headlines: Court upholds gun-ban hold; end of COVID emergency soon; new schools chief 01.02.2023

Bishop gives a quick overview of some recent headlines

Springfield City Council Roundup - Feb. 1, 2023 01.02.2023

Bishop presents The Council Roundup review of Tuesday's Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole.

Attorney, lawmakers react after restraining order against Illinois' gun ban upheld 01.02.2023

Bishop shares reaction from attorney Thomas DeVore and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle after an appellate court upheld a temporary restraining order against Illinois' gun ban

After gun ban restraining order upheld, Illinois AG seeking expedited state supreme court review 01.02.2023

Bishop goes through the latest in the challenges against Illinois' gun ban, including the appellate court's upholding a temporary restraining order in an Effingham County case.

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