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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Latest episode

Jul 12, 2024

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Episodes

Illinois State Rifle Association seeks to block gun ban before registration begins 26.01.2023

Bishop reviews some of the legal filings from the Illinois State Rifle Association in their federal challenge of Illinois' gun ban and talks with ISRA Executive Director Richard Pearson about their urgency in blocking the measure as it works through the courts.

Gun ban challenges progressing through Illinois and federal courts 26.01.2023

Bishop overviews some of the latest progress in cases against Illinois gun ban

Springfield Budget Director Bill McCarty talks spending plan 25.01.2023

From cash balances to pension costs, Bishop talks with Springfield Budget Director Bill McCarty about the proposed city budget

Pritzker signals support for stripping county control of renewable energy projects 25.01.2023

Bishop airs some of the debate about a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker signals he'll support to take county-level authority away from denying renewable energy projects.

Awake Illinois talks first amendment, school board races 25.01.2023

Bishop talks with Shannon Adcock with Awake Illinois about a recent event space withdrawing amid threats and upcoming school board races.

'Muskets' and 'tyranny,' DuPage County Board hears residents' views on Illinois' gun ban 25.01.2023

Bishop reviews some of the voices from Tuesday's DuPage County Board hearing where residents spoke about the sheriff not enforcing Illinois gun ban.

More challenges of Illinois' gun ban to keep attorney general busy 25.01.2023

Bishop shares conversations with some of the plaintiffs behind the latest federal lawsuit against Illinois' gun ban

Could 'electric surfboards' be banned on Lake Springfield? 24.01.2023

Bishop talks with Matt Scherer about the Springfield City Council eying prohibiting 'electric surfboards' on lake Springfield.

Your calls about gun ban lawsuits and enforcement 24.01.2023

Bishop takes calls about the state's gun ban and sheriffs saying they won't enforce the law.

"KISSASH" & "COKIAN" are just some of the specialty license plates Illinois rejected 24.01.2023

Bishop reviews some of the license plates the Illinois Secretary of State's office says they rejected in 2020. Some are too spicy to air on the radio.

Pritzker talks Illinois' taxing and spending 24.01.2023

Bishop airs some of Gov. J.B. Pritzker talking about taxing and spending policies he's eying in the year ahead.

Illinois paying off remaining $1.37 billion in unemployment debt 24.01.2023

Bishop talks with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza about paying down the state's remaining $1.37 billion unemployment debt and more.

Bailey challenges Illinois' gun ban; calls for GOP chair to step down 24.01.2023

Bishop talks with former state senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey about his challenge, along with 1,689 others, of Illinois' gun ban and gets his reaction to Monday's interview with GOP Chairman Don Tracy.

As Illinois sheriffs refuse to enforce gun ban, Democrats push back 24.01.2023

Illinois Democrats are pushing for the DuPage County sheriff to enforce Illinois' gun ban. The sheriff joins more than 90 across the state that have said they won't enforce the ban.

New Illinois gun ban challenge has 1,690 plaintiffs 24.01.2023

The latest lawsuit filed in Illinois state court challenging the state's ban on certain guns and magazines has around 1,690 plaintiffs. Bishop gives the latest.

Following judge blocking Illinois' gun ban, attorney plans more litigation 23.01.2023

Bishop talks with Attorney Thomas DeVore in the aftermath of a judge Friday blocking enforcement of Illinois' gun ban for around 860 plaintiffs. DeVore plans to file a similar lawsuit on behalf of more plaintiffs.

Illinois Republican Party chairman talks party's future and more 23.01.2023

Bishop talks with Don Tracy, chairman of Illinois' Republican Party about the party's future in the Land of Lincoln.

Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon coming soon 23.01.2023

Bishop talks with organizers for the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon, which is April 1.

Even more documents found at Biden locations 23.01.2023

Bishop takes your calls about yet even more classified documents being found at locations controlled by President Joe Biden.

Judge blocks Illinois' gun ban for plaintiffs who sued with more lawsuits expected 23.01.2023

Bishop reviews the latest in the court cases against Illinois' gun ban where a state-level judge blocked enforcement for plaintiffs who sued and takes phone calls.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias discusses modernization 20.01.2023

Bishop talks with new Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias about the office and his goals

Pritzker defends WEF trip, says he paid for 'most of' if as taxpayers cover security 20.01.2023

Bishop shares Gov. J.B. Pritzker response to those critical of his trip to the World Economic Forum, prospects he's running for the White House, and how much the trip is costing taxpayers

Illinois jails face no-cash bail decision, delays in inmate transfers 20.01.2023

Bishop shares a conversation with the Illinois Sheriffs' Association about a new law that allows further delays in the state transferring criminal defendants found unfit to stand trial

Concerns continue over inmate mail after Illinois prison staff hospitalized 20.01.2023

After prison staff at Graham Correctional Center were hospitalized following exposure to an unknown substance, the calls grow for more to be done to screen inmate mail.

Gun ban ruling expected today as Pritzker says it will 'take time' to 'get right results' 20.01.2023

Bishop airs some of the latest back and forth over the legal challenges of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's gun ban.

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