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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Illinois GOP Chair Tracy discusses future of Republican party 31.01.2023 9:32

Bishop talks with Don Tracy, the chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, about the future of the national and state GOP.

What questions should we ask artificial intelligence? 31.01.2023 17:30

Bishop reviews some of the capabilities of an artificial intelligence program online.

Springfield's police chief sounds off on fatal Memphis beating video 31.01.2023 10:15

Bishop talks live with Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette to get his reaction to the video showing Memphis police brutally beat a man.

Contention surrounds case against Illinois' gun ban in Macon County 31.01.2023 16:40

Bishop gives the back and forth from separate attorneys in a Macon County case filed against Illinois' gun ban.

Illinois law enforcement group reacts to fatal Memphis police beating video 31.01.2023 13:34

Bishop shares a conversation he had with Kenny Winslow, the executive director of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police about the fatal Memphis police beating video.

Trump-appointed federal judge to oversee Illinois gun ban challenges 31.01.2023 6:06

A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump will oversee the cases brought against Illinois gun ban challenge after some legal wrangling.

Illinois State Police enforcing state's gun ban, agency confirms 31.01.2023 6:02

Illinois State Police confirm they are enforcing the state's gun ban as some worry about the next steps.

Rhonda Ezell discusses the latest in ongoing challenges of Illinois' gun ban 30.01.2023 11:08

Bishop talks with Rhonda Ezell with Chicago Guns Matter about some of the latest court action against Illinois' gun ban.

Gas prices going up in Illinois 30.01.2023 1:40

A brief update on the price of gas in Illinois

Another state Rep. sues Illinois over state's gun ban 30.01.2023 11:22

Bishop talks with state Rep. Dan Caulkins to get the latest on his challenge of the state's gun ban

Author: Illinois ground zero in public union takeover of government 30.01.2023 15:10

Bishop talks with Phillip K. Howard, author of 'Not Accountable: Rethinking the Constitutionality of Public Employee Unions'

From controversial body cam footage to classified documents and more: National issues highlighted 30.01.2023 13:51

Bishop goes through some of the latest national debates being had on body camera footage being released in several cases, the debate around classified documents and more.

Federal judge hears motion for restraining order against IL gun ban, more rulings expected this week 30.01.2023 13:30

Bishop goes through the latest in the federal and state cases filed to block Illinois' gun ban.

From gun ban challenges to the progressive income tax, final hour recap with your calls3 27.01.2023 28:08

Bishop reviews some of the latest headlines covered throughout the show and takes calls

The FatAss5K is May 12-13 in downtown Springfield 27.01.2023 8:16

Bishop talks with Crissy with the FatAss5K set for downtown Springfield May 12-13.

Illinois Attorney General files response in no cash bail case 27.01.2023 12:43

Illinois' attorney general filed their response to the challenge over implementing no cash bail in the state. Bishop gives the background and the latest.

Sheriffs reaffirm they won't enforce Illinois' gun ban 27.01.2023 13:16

Several county sheriffs reaffirmed they will not enforce Illinois' gun and magazine ban. Bishop reviews some of their statements and also takes a few calls.

First state's attorney sues Illinois over state's gun and magazine ban 27.01.2023 7:30

Bishop reviews the latest state-level challenge over Illinois' gun and magazine ban coming from McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kennealley's office.

Illinois State Police look to consolidate gun ban challenges in federal court under Obama appointee 27.01.2023 7:38

Bishop goes through the latest legal wranglings in the federal challenges to Illinois' gun ban, to include the Illinois State Police looking to consolidate several federal cases into on to be heard by an Obama appointed federal judge.

'Peter and the Starcatcher,' put on by an all teen cast and crew 26.01.2023 6:54

Bishop talks with some of the cast and crew of the Active and Creative Teen Theatre's production of "Peter and the Starcatcher" opening this weekend at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.

Downtown Springfield Inc. discusses upcoming events 26.01.2023 4:55

Bishop talks with Kayla Graven of Downtown Springfield Inc.

Who should be the next mayor of Springfield? 26.01.2023 10:30

Bishop takes your calls about who should be the next mayor of Springfield, Illinois

Did Pritzker flip flop on local control of where Illinois wind and solar projects go? 26.01.2023 11:41

A measure on the Illinois governor's desk would take away local counties' ability to block certain renewable energy projects. Pritzker signaled this week he'd sign the bill. Before the election, he told farmers he wouldn't go after local control.

Democrats won't say why they voted against Illinois' gun ban as more lawsuits develop 26.01.2023 16:08

Bishop reviews his attempts to get Democrats on record for why they voted against Illinois' gun ban and takes a call from a plaintiff in another federal court case that's being amended to include a challenge to the state's ban.

Should Trump get back on Facebook? 26.01.2023 3:56

Meta says they are going to lift former President Donald Trump's prohibition of getting on Facebook. Should he?