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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What's behind cryptocurrency's precipitous decline? 12.05.2022 5:45

As the stock market sees massive declines, so do digital currencies like bitcoin. Are they linked? What's behind crypto's major drop? Bishop On Air talks with Steven Bumbera, a digital currency innovator.

Years-old lawsuit over legislator pay heard in Illinois Supreme Court 12.05.2022 7:13

Bishop On Air airs some of the public hearing from Wednesday's Illinois Supreme Court case from two former state Senators suing for backpay they voted to withhold.

What are your tips for getting older? 11.05.2022 8:59

Bishop On Air celebrates a birthday today and asks what your tips are for someone approaching 40.

Republican political infighting might not change polling data 11.05.2022 9:43

Bishop On Air reviews some of the political infighting between Republicans vying for the party's nomination for governor. This, as a poll shows of the six candidates, it seems to be a two-way race.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois talks golf outing and more 10.05.2022 9:02

Bishop On Air talks with Tiffany Mathis of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois about their upcoming golf outing and more.

Comedian reacts to Chapelle assault news 10.05.2022 8:47

Bishop On Air talks with comedian Kevin "Heff" Kellam about the latest news around Dave Chapelle

Poll numbers place GOP candidates weeks before primary 10.05.2022 8:16

Bishop On Air talks with Collin Corbett with Cor Strategies about their recent poll on GOP gubernatorial candidates.

Springfield Alderman Shawn Gregory talks youth empowerment zones and more 10.05.2022 12:26

Bishop On Air talks with Ald. Shawn Gregory about city business.

GOP news conference on vets' home deaths peppered with other questions 10.05.2022 9:33

Bishop On Air airs some of the positions Republican candidates for governor are taking on the 36 deaths at the LaSalle Veterans' Home under Gov. J.B. Pritzker's watch, but a news conference from Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin took a different direct amid questions from media.

Memorial Health Championship set for July 14-17 09.05.2022 6:29

Bishop On Air talks with organizers of the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS set for July 14-17 at Panther Creek Country Club golf course.

What are you gonna do with your Facebook $400? 09.05.2022 8:27

Bishop On Air takes your calls about what you plan to do with your nearly $400 from Facebook for the Biometric Information Privacy Act settlement.

Max Solomon is vying for the GOP gubernatorial nomination 09.05.2022 15:06

Bishop On Air talks with Max Solomon for Governor, who's vying for the GOP nomination.

Illinois' credit upgraded, but still among worst 09.05.2022 9:48

Bishop On Air talks with Truth in Accounting's Sheila Weinberg about what the credit rating upgrades means for taxpayers.

Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau update 06.05.2022 9:07

Bishop On Air talks with Scott Dahl, the director at Visit Springfield

Audit: Pritzker administration didn’t respond to seriousness of vets home COVID outbreak 06.05.2022 21:04

Bishop On Air airs Gov. J.B. Pritzker's comments about tragedy at long term care facilities from when he was a candidate for governor to now being the chief executive of the state

Local soccer bringing the game! 05.05.2022 8:04

Bishop On Air talks with the coach Sven Gartung of Springfield Athletic Sporting Club about their addition to the United Soccer League.

Illinois updates: Possible brownouts, businesses late on rent, infrastructure graded C- 05.05.2022 17:24

Bishop reviews some of the latest Illinois news

Disinformation debate continues with caller reaction 05.05.2022 11:46

Callers are awake this morning reacting to the ongoing debate over the DHS Disinformation Governance Board.

Biden: 'MAGA crowd most extreme' with abortion opinion looming 05.05.2022 11:37

Bishop On Air gets callers reaction to President Biden saying the "MAGA crowd is really the most extreme," following continued headlines about the looming SCOTUS decision on abortion

The politics of abortion ahead of elections 04.05.2022 9:40

Bishop On Air reviews some of the latest political positions surrounding abortion as Illinoisans face a June 28 primary and midterm election in November.

Springfield Alderman Joe McMenamin talks real estate deals and more city business 03.05.2022 6:21

Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Alderman Joe McMenamin about some pending real estate deals and other city business.

Upcoming events with The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce 03.05.2022 10:32

Bishop On Air talks with Mike Murphy, the president and CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

With possible overturn of Roe v. Wade, Illinois' abortion policies on display 03.05.2022 10:17

Bishop On Air discusses Illinois' abortion policies with the prospect the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, returning the issue of access to abortion to states.

Springfield Area Landlord Association on impacts of inflation 03.05.2022 10:46

Bishop On Air talks with Stella Dean from the Springfield Area Landlord Association - SALA about the impacts of inflation on their operations.

How do you feel about current issues in your state? 02.05.2022 12:59

Bishop On Air gets listeners' thoughts about a poll he couldn't take as a member of the media that asks "how you feel about current issues in your state?"