On Thursday's show:
Chicago mayor defends $30k campaign expense on hair, makeup;
Bill eliminating Illinois' grocery tax gives local governments more taxing authority
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From Wednesday's show:
Reaction to Hunter Biden's gun convictions vary;
Prison closure hearing: Crowd erupts when Senator asks if Pritzker admin will really rebuild;
Sen. Plummer on Illinois' budget priorities; election law controversy
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From Tuesday's show:
SCOTUS continues review of Illinois gun ban cases as district court scheduled bench trial;
Illinois headlines: 'Gender-affirming care,' Mapes to prison, Gotion's questionable links
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From Monday's show:
Firearm industry liability law, Chicago v. Glock lawsuits separately set status hearings;
Pritzker enacts $750 million tax increase;
Chicago reporter discusses crime headlines, Johnson's $30k in hair and makeup
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From Thursday's show:
Trial date set for challenge to Illinois' gun ban;
IL judge declares mid-cycle slating prohibition that Pritzker signed unconstitutional;
Largest budget in Illinois state history now law;
Pritzker says Biden's border order 'imperfect,' blasts Trump as 'convicted felon'
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From Wednesday's show:
Pritzker's budget: Higher taxes, migrant spending, may require 2 swipes to pay for goods and taxes
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From Tuesday's show:
Judge to rule on case challenging Illinois' slating prohibition as candidates file for ballot access;
Dolton to pay former Chicago mayor $400/hour to investigate village mayor
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From Monday's show: As challenges to Illinois' gun laws continue, group sues over license plate reading cameras;
Chicago reporter discusses
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From Friday's show:
Illinois officials react to Trump being a 'justice-impacted individual'
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From Thursday's show:
Pritzker says early morning budget vote because "everybody wanted to go home;"
Illinois legislature doesn't pass more gun control as SCOTUS considers gun ban challenge
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From Wednesday's show:
In dead of night, Illinois House approves largest budget in state history
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From Tuesday's show:
Illinois legislators prepare to pass largest spending plan in state history;
Illinois legislature approves carbon capture/pipeline regulations
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From Friday's show:
Illinois taxpayers have state mushroom, but still no state budget
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From Thursday's show:
Mid-cycle election law change halted by Illinois judge
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From Wednesday's show:
IL Supreme Court hears whether felony charge, not conviction, should lead to FOID suspension;
Illinois legislators aim to change word 'offender' to 'justice-impacted individual
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From Monday's show:
Cook County Sheriff wants more gun confiscation ;
Budget still not known in final days of Illinois’ legislative session;
SCOTUS rejects Maryland’s gun ban challenge ‘before judgment’
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From Tuesday's show:
Illinois Supreme Court set to hear FOID card challenge;
Illinois poised to approve digital ID legislation
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From Friday's show:
Judge says he will expeditiously deal with Illinois' gun ban challenge as SOCUTS considers cases;
Pritzker continues to deny Illinois' population decline
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From Thursday's show:
Big day for lawsuits against gun bans;
Illinois continues population decline
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From Wednesday's show:
Illinois legislators approve more taxpayer spending despite $800 million in anticipated cuts
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From Tuesday's show: Bishop gives a roundup of what's happening at the Illinois Statehouse. Read all the latest headlines at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois
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From Monday's show:
IL files gun ban challenge experts ahead of status hearing as SCOTUS prepares conference;
Chicago reporter discusses crime, CTU contract, DNC concerns
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From Friday's show:
Federal judge keeps FOID challenge alive, dismisses venue limit challenge;
Pritzker tells agencies to find $800 million in cuts as new agency looms
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On Thursday's show:
Illinois Statehouse Roundup
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From Wednesday's show:
Judge partially denies Illinois' request to delay filing in gun ban challenge;
Illinois Statehouse Roundup
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From Tuesday's show:
Homan to IL: If Trump is elected, get out of the way of deportations;
IL legislator warns remaining silent about 'Marxist rot' is complicity
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From Monday's show: Potential candidates 'shocked, cheated, violated' after Pritzker changes election law;
Chicago reporter discusses crime, protests and CTU contract
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From Friday's show:
Illinois Democrats change election law in middle of election season;
Recent trip to Denver and Casa Bonita
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From Thursday's show:
'Gun law guru' discusses status of gun ban litigation and other cases;
Illinois Democrats gut and replace child welfare bill with election law changes
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From Wednesday's show:
SCOTUS moves Illinois' gun ban challenge to conference;
In aftermath of violent crime, some want changes to bail, gun laws
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From Tuesday's show:
More fillings challenging Illinois' gun ban made to SCOTUS;
Pritzker, Johnson not invited to slain officer's services
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From Thursday's show:
Federal judge strikes PA law prohibiting 18-20 year olds from carrying guns;
Chicago Bears asking taxpayers to help build proposed stadium;
Senator says Pritzker 'gaslighting' over migrant 'hysteria';
Discord calls
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From Wednesday's show: With 19% voter turnout in last month's primary in Illinois, which is the lowest in 52 years, Bishop does a deep dive into the back and forth at recent Illinois Ranked-Choice Voting and Elections Systems Task Force hearings about the idea of setting up ranked choice voting for the 2028 presidential primary.
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From Tuesday's show:
SCOTUS accepts 'ghost gun' case;
Pritzker discusses 'hysteria' around state's migrant sanctuary status;
Illinois House passes 324 bills in one week
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From Monday's show:
U.S. Lawshield discusses status of Illinois gun laws;
Another Chicago police officer killed as some fight back against crime
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From Friday's show:
Hundreds of gun owners march to Illinois State Capitol
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Short show as Bishop reviews some statehouse activity and previews Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day
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From Wednesday's show:
Firearms experts discuss background checks, education and gun control measures;
Disruptive protests, cold homicide cases, squatting among issues discussed at IL Statehouse
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From Tuesday's show:
IL State Rifle Association prepares for Gun Owner Lobby Day Thursday;
Illinois responds to gun ban challenge in SCOTUS filing;
Pritzker wants $40 million from taxpayers to liquidate certain medical debt
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From Monday's show:
Illinois' gun ban could go to trial July 8, attorney says;
Another fatal Chicago weekend as city prepares more migrant spending
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From Friday's show:
Expert reports in challenge to IL’s gun ban due by May 10
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From Thursday's show:
Scheduling hearing today in challenge to Illinois’ gun ban;
As IL reviews more tax credits, MO eyes ending theirs and slashing corporate rate
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From Wednesday's show:
Biden administration appeals non-citizen with gun ruling;
Pritzker’s grocery tax elimination plan ‘zero benefit’ to taxpayers, senator says
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From Tuesday's show:
As Washington state grapples with magazine ban, Tennessee aims at early gun education;
Despite high property taxes, Illinois House eyes more increases
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From Monday's show:
IL's $3.5 million 'safe gun storage' campaign not yet started;
Bills to increase penalties for threats against libraries advances;
Chicago reporter on Dolton controversy, crime and immigration spending
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From Thursday's show:
Bishop discusses the taxpayer's cost to operating the FOID card system and recent history concerning clear and present danger reports.
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From Wednesday's show:
Bishop discusses what could happen with the Illinois House coming back and discusses an effort to promote the state's firearm restraining order laws.
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From Tuesday's show:
Illinoisans underwent the most firearm background checks in the country;
Pritzker says politics makes prisoner review board appointments difficult;
Cook County State’s Attorney's race takes shape amid continued crime
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From Monday's show:
Expert witnesses revealed in challenge to IL's gun ban;
IL's Ranked choice voting task force to prepare final report
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From Thursday's show:
Stabbing suspect to appear in court;
29 states join IL Sheriffs in call for SCOTUS to take up challenge to state’s gun ban;
Discord calls about proposals for guaranteed income in Illinois
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On Wednesday's show:
Today in Gun Control;
Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day is April 18 in Springfield and more with Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson
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From Tuesday's show:
Chicago’s Glock case used as ammo to shoot down Illinois’ industry liability law;
Shakeup at Illinois Prisoner Review Board
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From Monday's show:
Legislators say ruling should void FOID, aims to restore citizenship requirement for IL police;
Cook County continues counting votes
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From Thursday's show: Bishop talks about happenings at the Illinois Statehouse and recent public comments from Chicago residents about the migrant issue.
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From Wednesday's show:
Primary election outcomes in flux;
Chicago sues Glock using state law that is challenged in state and federal court
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From Tuesday's show:
State motions for IL Supreme Court to hear venue limit lawsuit;
Discord calls on primary election day in Illinois
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From Monday's show:
Trump's controversial comments;
Washington Gun Law’s Kirk on the Second Amendment landscape and Illinois;
More unlicensed migrant drivers in Chicago, crime and campaign finance
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From Thursday's show:
Pritzker responds to court venue limit law being deemed unconstitutional
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From Wednesday's show:
Illinois legislators don't act on gun ban rules, hear about migrant health care costs
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From Tuesday's show:
Judge declares Illinois’ venue limit law unconstitutional
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From Monday's show:
IL federal judge rules non-citizen firearm prohibition unconstitutional;
Legislators want mandatory firearms training for Illinois gun owners;
Elections officials raise concerns about cost, confidence in ranked choice voting;
Crime, migrant health conditions, financial transparency among Chicago reporter’s concerns
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From Friday's show:
Bishop shares Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s response to the question of whether President Joe Biden should debate former President Donald Trump and takes calls live from the Discord server.
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From Friday's show:
Bishop discusses the continued push from Illinois Republicans to have more transparency on taxpayer dollars being spent on the migrant crisis.
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From Friday's show:
Bishop reviews some of the agenda items President Joe Biden shared during his State of the Union address Thursday evening.
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From Thursday's show:
In an Illinois Statehouse Roundup, Bishop reviews some of the various stories that came out of Springfield ranging from legislators looking at making social media companies pay digital news outlets for their content being shared on big tech platforms, to a former state senator being sentenced for tax evasion.
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From Thursday's show:
Bishop reviews a recent Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability memo looking into the economic impacts of the state’s gun and magazine ban and gets reaction from state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer.
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From Wednesday's show:
Illinois State Police respond to legislatures’ objection to gun ban rules;
Pritzker says grocery tax elimination is GOP’s idea
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From today's show:
Slew of gun bills could be heard in Illinois House committee today;
Trump remaining on Illinois’ ballot will help Democrats, Pritzker says
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From Monday's show:
Federal judge upholds Cook County's gun ban as Southern District case continues;
Another violent weekend as migrant concerns persist
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From Friday's show:
Plaintiff lays out next steps in federal challenge to Illinois’ gun ban;
As POTUS candidates talk border security, Pritzker discusses helping ‘asylum seekers;’
Friday Discord calls on gun ban challenges, border crisis and more
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From Thursday's show:
SCOTUS tackles bump stock ban during oral arguments;
Judge rules Trump off Illinois' ballot but holds order pending appeal
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From Wednesday's show:
Big day in the courts with cases challenging bump stocks, Illinois’ gun ban;
Pritzker not in favor of deferring IL’s emission standards to CA’s
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Bishop reviews the back and forth between Gov. J.B. Pritzker and critics of his proposed spending plan, including getting rid of the 1% grocery tax that municipalities say lays the burden on local taxpayers.
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Bishop reviews various headlines from across the country in regards to legislative action, lawsuits and more
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Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William Kelly about the latest headlines from Chicago and beyond.
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Bishop reads the latest filing from the state of Illinois in response to arguments the state’s gun ban registry violates rights against self-incrimination.
Read the filing here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_xORmgs5uL5h2luGI1jYmw5xlzAEQcMn/view?usp=sharing
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Bishop reads Friday’s order from federal Judge Stephen McGlynn in the case challenging Illinois’ gun and magazine ban where the judge spells out the questions the litigants must address.
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From Friday's show:
Today in Gun Control;
Friday Discord calls with Bishop On Air
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From Thursday's show:
Public polling on gun rights differs from recent state court ruling;
Pritzker requests largest spending plan in state history with nearly $1 billion in tax increases;
Migrant spending gets more pushback from Black Chicagoans
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From Wednesday's show:
Illinois taxpayers to find out how Pritzker plans to spend their money today;
Today in Gun Control;
Illinois appeals court revives challenge to Cook County’s gun and ammo tax
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Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William Kelly about the conflict between the Illinois governor and Chicago mayor around management of the migrant crisis and also crime and the ShotSpotter contract.
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Bishop reviews some of the headlines from across the country in the space of firearms regulations and takes a look at some of the measure that could come up for consideration in the Illinois House as the state legislature returns Tuesday.
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Bishop opens up the Discord server for callers to sound off on whatever is on their minds.
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Bishop reviews some of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's response to questions about the end of the Shotspotter contract.
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Bishop reviews the latest in how Illinois tax dollars are to be spent on the ongoing migrant crisis. The state and county has pledge more than $250 million of an estimated $320 million for the calendar year. That leaves a gap of around $70 for Chicago taxpayers to pick up.
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Bishop reviews some of the headlines from around the country around the issue of firearms regulations.
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From Thursday's show:
Bishop takes discord calls about the city of Chicago announcing an end of their contract with the Shotspotter
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On Thursday's show:
Plaintiffs respond to Illinois’ 5th Amendment defense of gun ban registry;
Illinois legislators discuss ranked choice voting, social media ID
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Bishop reviews a slew of headlines from across the country in regards to gun control legislation and litigation.Bishop talks with Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock about House Bill 4876 that would make parents denying certain medical procedures for their children akin to abuse. Read the bill here: https://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=4876&GAID=17&SessionID=112&LegID=152735
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Bishop reviews a slew of headlines from across the country in regards to gun control legislation and litigation.
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From Tuesday's show:
Stack of gun ban challenge requests in front of SCOTUS;
Callers react
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From Friday's show:
Illinois legislators raise concern about growing taxpayer cost for non-citizen health care;
Discord conversations
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From Monday's show:
Next court conference in Illinois gun ban challenge set as other state's grapple with gun control;
Pritzker 'smells a rat' in special counsel report questioning President Biden's mental acuity;
Chicago Reporter on crime, migrant crisis and expected DNC protests
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On Thursday's show:
Slew of gun bills being monitored at Illinois Statehouse;
Illinois Fraternal Order of Police on border crisis, SAFE-T Act, pullover bill;
Tax credits, single family housing, social media identification floated at Illinois Statehouse
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On Wednesday's show:
Illinois Supreme Court denies Caulkins' request they vacate their gun ban ruling against him;
Long-term care, tipped wages, human remains, solar setbacks highlighted at Illinois Statehouse
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Bishop previews some of what could come up in the Illinois General Assembly as state legislators return to continue spring session.
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Bishop reviews some of the politics around who is visiting the southern U.S. Border from Illinois as the state continues to grapple with the non-citizen migrant crisis.
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From Monday's show:
More people register banned firearms as challenge against Illinois' gun ban continues;
Bailey travels to southern U.S. border during primary race for congressional seat;
'Failure of leadership' on migrant crisis, violent crime, Chicago reporter observes
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Bishop provides a quick update on the scheduling conference of Illinois' gun ban challenge in the Southern District of Illinois federal court.
Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_e5f447fa-c21c-11ee-9b46-4745093bc226.html
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On Friday's show:
Democrats lay out plan to curb violence in Chicago;
As Illinois’ gun ban litigation continues, exempt sports shooting event gets green light;
Testing Discord
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From Thursday's show:
Sheriffs’ Association expects IL bill prohibiting pullovers for speeding and other offenses to stall;
Anti-violence initiatives to be focus after string of shootings in Chicago;
Measures impacting firearms to get Illinois House hearing next week
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On Wednesday's show:
As some Illinois gun ban challenges paused, Southern District case continues;
Sheriff: Migrants ordering other migrants steal in exchange for fake IDs;
Illinois bill prevents police from stopping drivers for myriad of traffic infractions;
Trump and Biden remain on Illinois’ primary ballot
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From Tuesday's show:
Slew of bills impacting firearms filed at Illinois Statehouse;
State elections board to vote on Trump, Biden ballot access;
Caring for non-citizen migrants costs taxpayers $1.5 million a day;
Chicago reporter reacts to ongoing migrant crisis and recent violent crime in Windy City
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Bishop struggles with his internet provider but manages to get out one segment this morning on the ongoing dispute over the southern U.S. border, a proposed deal the White House is pushing, former President Donald Trump's thoughts and where the Illinois National Guard is being sent.
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From Friday's show:
Latest gun ban registration data broken down by Illinois county;
DeVore seeks court declaration that client is a 'peace office' and exempt from gun ban
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From Thursday's show:
Illinois appellate court hears challenge against Cook County's gun and ammo tax;
Chicago's mayor insists Illinois set up migrant shelters outside city limits;
Chicago eyes ending natural gas installation for new construction
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From Wednesday's show:
Caulkins goes back to Illinois Supreme Court with his gun ban challenge;
What they're saying about Illinois' gun ban;
Trump secures New Hampshire primary with migrant crisis top of mind
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From Monday's show, livestream lag included:
DeVore files appeal after gun ban case reinstatement was rejected;
IL says 'government has no authority' to impose criminal penalty for not registering banned guns;
Chicago reporter shares latest around migrants and crime
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From Tuesday's show:
Nearly 5,900 have registered banned guns in Illinois after Jan. 1 deadline;
Pritzker discusses politics of Illinois' non-citizen migrant crisis
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On Friday's show:
Illinois to respond to 5th Amendment challenge to state's gun ban;
Illinois officials discuss spending priorities with increased funding for migrant care;
Illinois spent $560K on Rose Parade float, appearance
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On Thursday's show:
Pritzker says banned firearms are expensive as one reason Illinois' registration rates are low;
Former Illinois state representative driving petition to ask voters about parental rights;
Illinois legislative roundup: Migrant working group; possible tax credits to spur local journalism
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On Wednesday's show:
Illinois gun ban rules in effect despite lawmakers official objection;
As some push to end state's 'sanctuary' policy, Pritzker announces more taxpayer funds for migrants
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On Tuesday's show:
Last night's Iowa caucuses and where Illinois' primary stands;
Case on merits of Second Amendment challenge to Illinois' gun ban moving forward;
Illinois legislators returns to Springfield today for start of spring session
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From Friday's show:
Some speculate IL gun confiscation on horizon; Bill strips driver's license for FOID noncompliance;
Judge to ask gun ban litigants who will testify; Illinois AG seeks investigation of ammo sales;
Live listener poll on what this channel should cover
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From Thursday's show:
With legal challenges continuing, Pritzker reacts to Illinois' low gun ban registration rates;
As local IL governments look for solutions to migrant crisis, leaders continue shifting blame
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On Wednesday's program:
One year of Illinois’ gun ban sees low compliance, stack of lawsuits
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From Tuesday's show:
Confusion persists as Illinois State Police keep gun ban registry open past Jan. 1 deadline;
Caulkins reacts to U.S. Supreme Court denying gun ban and conflicts of interest challenge
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From Monday's show:
Pritzker issues 18th migrant disaster order as legislator travels to southern U.S. border;
Illinois' gun ban registration compliance rate in single digits from all accounts;
Another Chicago police officer shot as city deals with recruitment issues and migrant arrivals
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From Friday's show:
Gun ban update: Appeals court issues mandate; SCOTUS to conference; ISP keeps registry open;
Record number of police shot across the country in 2023;
Trump's spot on Illinois' primary ballot challenged. What's next?
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From Thursday's show:
Training central to state-level lawsuit against Illinois' gun ban as registration questions persist;
Illinois expands spending on intaking of non-citizen migrants;
Wirepoints on Illinois' population woes and Chicago crime stats;
Pritzker's cousin implicated in Epstein document release
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Bishop reviews Tuesday's Springfield City Council meeting with The Council Corral, and takes a look at some of the overview for the proposed city budget.
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On Wednesday's show:
1.2% of IL legal gun owners register banned items; lawsuits in federal and state courts develop;
Another study shows Illinois' continued outbound migration;
The Council Corral
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On Tuesday's show:
Darren Bailey won't comply with Illinois' gun ban registry, discusses migrant crisis;
Gun ban challengers request delay in status hearing for 5th Amendment argument
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From Friday's show:
Lawsuit seeks to allow firearms purchased during 6-day injunction to be registered in Illinois;
Final Friday of 2023 live chat about Illinois' gun ban
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On Thursday's show:
Attorney discusses 5th Amendment challenge to Illinois' gun ban registry;
Mass noncompliance of Illinois' gun ban registry seen by Guns Save Life;
Big cities ask for more federal money amid ongoing migrant influx as other IL communities push back;
The Council Corral
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Bishop reviews Wednesday evening Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole for the Council Corral!
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On Wednesday's show:
Judge McGlynn sets status hearing for 5th Amendment challenge of IL's gun ban registry;
Areas outside of Chicago managing non-citizen migrant arrivals;
New laws Jan. 1 in IL allows non-citizen to become police; standardize 'temporary visitors' ID
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Bishop reviews the ruling Southern District of Illinois federal Judge Stephen McGlynn issued Friday denying the motion to block the state's Jan. 1 gun ban registration deadline. Read the ruling and Bishop's story at The Center Square here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_97848166-a10b-11ee-9068-f35136859d93.html
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On Thursday's show:
Still no ruling on delaying IL's Jan. 1 gun ban registry deadline as some give general advice;
Illinois official reads naughty list of vanity plates as state adds more specialty plates to roster;
Non-citizen migrants taking planes, trains and automobiles as group urges rail line reopened
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On Wednesday's show:
Trump knocked off CO's ballot and other headlines;
Decade of decline: Illinois continues to lose population while other states grow;
Still no ruling on Illinois' gun ban registry deadline with less 11 days remaining;
The Council Corral
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Bishop reviews Tuesday's Springfield City Council meeting with The Council Corral where aldermen talked about the status of a new sports complex, a new state law impacting Springfield employers and the city's message with suggestions on how to interact with those experiencing homelessness.
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On Tuesday's show:
Firearms instructor expects heavy enforcement of Illinois' gun ban and registry in Cook County;
Chicago corruption trial goes to jury as separate ComEd 4 convicts get delay in sentencing;
Chicago updates migrant plan amid continued criticism and health concerns
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From Monday's show:
Illinois' Naperville gun ban plaintiffs prepare to file full appeal to U.S. Supreme Court;
Federal judge denies one plaintiff's motion against Illinois' gun ban while another case is pending;
Chicago reporter on compounding issues around non-citizen arrivals and crime in the Windy City
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On Friday's show:
SCOTUS denies emergency motion to block IL's gun ban as plaintiffs await district court ruling;
Gov. Pritzker peppered with questions about Illinois' gun ban registry
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From Thursday's show:
District ruling on whether to block IL's Jan. 1 gun ban registry pending as are SCOTUS cases;
Chicago mayor looks to move migrants to other parts of Illinois as questions around spending mount
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Bishop gives highlights of Tuesday's Joint Committee on Administrative Rules hearing where the legislative panel asked Illinois State Police questions around their revised gun ban registry rules submitted for approval. JCAR took no action on the rules, leaving the original emergency rules in place.
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Bishop reviews his live posts from X.com/bishoponair from during Tuesday afternoon's Southern District of Illinois federal court hearing of a motion to delay Illinois' gun ban registry deadline.
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Bishop delivers the Council Corral, a review of the Springfield City Council meeting.
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From Tuesday's show
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On Monday's show:
Legislators and federal court to separately review Illinois' new gun ban registry rules Tuesday;
Chicago reporter raises concerns about public access to city hall;
Pritzker signs 17 bills Friday with dozens of others set to take effect Jan. 1
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On Friday's show:
Plaintiffs prepare for oral arguments in Illinois gun ban registry challenge in federal court;
Updates on two Illinois gun ban challenge lawsuits in front of U.S. Supreme Court;
Springfield Police release video of fatal police-involved shooting at a juvenile facility;
U.S. House approves measure to preserve choice in vehicle purchases
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Plaintiffs downplay Illinois' response to Bevis gun ban challenge in front of SCOTUS;
Second Amendment Foundation: Congressional Democrats attempting gun control is political posturing;
Chicago aldermen call for mayor staff to be fired after migrant campsite controversy
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On Tuesday's show:Caulkins' attorney files supplemental brief to SCOTUS as Pritzker reacts to Naperville deadline;State's attorney, sheriff provide reaction to status of no cash bail in Illinois
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On Wednesday's show, Bishop reviews the latest gun ban registry rules on second notice to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
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From Monday's show:
State files response to plaintiffs seeking to delay Illinois' Jan. 1 gun ban registry deadline;
As Pritzker waives response, Caulkins' lawyer to add to conflict of interest charge in gun ban case
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On Friday's show:
Illinois Supreme Court rules individuals can't FOIA their own gun ID card info;
Plaintiffs: Supreme Court Justice could alone enjoin Illinois' gun ban while case plays out
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On Thursday's show:
State's attorney: Prosecuting IL gun ban registry won't be top priority;
Sheriff says he has 'no business' enforcing IL's gun ban registry
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On Wednesday's show:
Effort to label 'gun violence' a public health emergency gets pushback during U.S. Senate hearing;
Chicago's mayor blames 'unclean spirit' for crisis around influx of non-citizens to Illinois;
Debate around Illinois' population decline continues as new numbers are expected next month;
The Council Corral
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On Tuesday's show:
Critics raise concerns around AR-15 bolt modification idea ahead of Illinois' gun ban registration;
Politicians line up to file for Illinois' primary election;
Migrant crisis on minds of Illinois elected officials vying for another term;
Chicago reporter reacts to Pritzker saying 'take some time' to feel safe
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From Monday's show:
Appeals panel again denies preliminary injunction pending enbanc, SCOTUS review of IL gun ban case;
Only 0.17% of Illinois' 2.4 million FOID card holders have registered banned items
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On Wednesday's show:
Federal judge could rule on blocking Illinois' gun ban registry before Jan. 1 registration deadline
Vandermyde on recent gun control litigation and politics ahead of election year
The Council Corral
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On Tuesday's show:
Plaintiffs argue for full appeals review of Illinois' gun ban challenge as registry case continues
Illinois' Firearm Owners ID card review board fields questions about appeals process
Illinois taxpayer costs for non-citizen migrants to exceed $700 million
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On Monday's show:
Pritzker continues push for national gun ban as Illinois' gun registry back in court TuesdayPolitics of migrants and crime continue dominating Chicago headlines
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From Wednesday's show:
Caulkins' conflict of interest case against Illinois' gun ban docketed by the U.S. Supreme CourtJudge denies IL's motion to delay response to gun ban registry injunction as other cases progress
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On Friday's show:
Plaintiffs argue for full appeals court hearing challenge to IL's gun ban challenge as ?s persist
Illinois Legislature's practice of 'shell bills' continues with final day of veto session
The Invest in Kids scholarships were not saved as legislators leave capitol for the year
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From Thursday's show:
Motion made for full 7th Circuit Appeals Court to review Illinois gun ban appealSchool choice, fixes for paid time leave and other items on cutting room floor at IL StatehouseConcerns over IL state vehicle zero-emission mandate as Congress fails to end kill switch mandate
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On Wednesday's show
Whether legislators vote to suspend Illinois' gun ban registry rules unclearMigrant subsidies, unemployment fraud, child welfare investigations highlighted in SpringfieldThe Council Corral - Nov. 11, 2023
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On Monday's show:
Despite appeals courts ruling, Illinois plaintiffs to pursue registry challengeHighlights from Friday's Illinois gun registry rules hearing
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On today's show:
Illinois plaintiffs granted amended complaint seeking to block state's gun registryHighlights from first public hearing about Illinois' gun ban registry
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On today's show:
State agrees with FFL of IL on timeline around motion to amend gun ban challenge to halt registryPublic hearing today on Illinois gun ban registryIllinois Senate Republicans demand more oversight of Pritzker administration agenciesPritzker touts increased taxpayer resources for non-citizen migrant care
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Bishop shares the latest details from the police-involved shooting of an Illinois State Police trooper, including video state police released of the incident and the family of the trooper encouraged by his recovery. The suspect's FOID status has not yet been revealed. He's been charged in Springfield while being wanted for murder in Chicago.
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Bishop shares a few details from Tuesday's news conference out of Chicago where law enforcement announced charges against the suspect of Sunday morning's mass shooting.
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Bishop previews some of the things to expect at the hearing Thursday morning in Springfield around the Illinois State Police rules for the gun ban registry. The deadline to register as a public speaker is Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.
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On this Halloween show, Bishop wears a silly costume, but also reports on the latest from the UAW agreement impacting the Stallantis Belvidere plant and the state's new EV coordinator raising concerns about how to dispose of depleted EV batteries.
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Bishop delves into the latest data from the Illinois State Board of Education about Illinois public schools. https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/
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Bishop reviews the latest status of Illinois' gun and magazine ban and registry in the courts, in disclosures and even a recent gun-buyback event reported by GunsSaveLife.com. Be sure to catch Bishop every weekday morning here for the latest!
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Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William Kelly about the latest headlines in Chicago around another mass shooting, crash and grab robberies, reports of violent criminals amongst non-citizen migrants and more.
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Bishop reviews the latest from Chicago police in their investigation around Sunday morning's mass shooting as others provide reaction on how to address violent crime.
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Bishop gives the latest updates from over the weekend in cases challenging California's gun and magazine ban as a federal judge in Illinois revised the date Illinois is to respond to a challenge to the state's gun registry. This, while Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer continues his push to pass a law holding harmless those who bought firearms during last spring's court-ordered injunction.
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On today's show:
Illinois measure requiring police confiscate firearms in cases with orders of protection debatedIL has until Nov. 6 to reply to plaintiffs seeking to amend gun ban complaint to block registryDay 3 of fall veto session adjourns leaving school scholarship program in limbo
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From today's program: Plaintiffs seek to enjoin or delay deadline of Illinois' gun registrationSome use shooting of Illinois State Police officer in leg to push for strengthening gun controlDay 2 of fall veto session has some action from the Illinois House and Senate
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Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Corral, a review of last night's council action, with a lot of focus on the question of residency requirements for Springfield city employees.
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Bishop reviews some of the priorities outline during the first day of fall veto session at the Illinois Statehouse.
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Bishop reviews the latest stats from Illinois State Police in how many Illinois Firearm Owner ID card holders have registered banned guns.
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Bishop reviews some of what could come up during fall veto session at the Illinois statehouse which begins today.
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Bishop reviews the latest in the legal challenge against Illinois law allowing for lawsuits against the firearms industry.
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On today's show:
Second Amendment Foundation: CA ruling against gun ban strengthens IL's challenge
Crime, protests over non-citizen migrant basecamps in Chicago take focus
Taxpayer subsidized non-citizen health care costs projected over budget
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Bishop airs recent comments from state Sen. Chapin Rose and state Rep. Adam Niemerg about the projected suspension of new enrollees for non-citizen health subsidies as taxpayer costs balloon.
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Bishop shares a conversation with Chicago reporter William Kelly about the latest crime reports and protests over non-citizen migrant basecamp tends dominating headlines.
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Bishop shares a conversation with Second Amendment Foundation founder Alan Gottlieb about how the California ruling against that state's gun ban will strengthen Illinois' challenge pending in federal courts.
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Friday's show:
California appeals federal judge's ruling against gun ban; case could play role in IllinoisIllinois to suspend future enrollees to taxpayer subsidized health care for non-citizen seniorsIllinois' fall veto session is next week
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Bishop previews some of the things that are expected to be the focus during next weeks' fall veto session at the Illinois Statehouse. Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification to stay updated!
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After state officials learned earlier this week there are more than 16,100 non-citizen migrants in Illinois over the age of 65 getting taxpayer subsidized health care, the state announced Thursday they are suspending the program for new enrollees.
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Bishop reviews the latest out of California with a federal judge ruling against that state's ban on certain semi-automatic firearms and the state filing an immediate appeal. He also forecasts how this could play into Illinois' gun ban and revisits some of the sentiments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker about the possible outcomes.
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Bishop reviews recent testimony from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services about how many seniors over the age 65 in the state as non-citizens are enrolled in the state taxpayer subsidized health care program.
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Bishop reviews a moment from Wednesday's Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee where the focus was on election security.
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Bishop tried to get the total fire occupancy number for the room at the state capitol Illinois State Police plan to hold a public hearing on the gun ban registry. That hearing is set for Nov. 2, Thursday, at 9 a.m. in Springfield at the state capitol complex in D-1 of the Stratton Building.
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In the challenge to Illinois gun and magazine ban, the state announces to the appeals court they terminated an attorney but still no ruling there. Also challenging the ban, the plaintiffs have responded to the state in the Southern District case on the vagueness challenge. Still no ruling there. For the case challenging Illinois FOID card and the law limiting venues where people can sue the state, some interesting things to review.
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Bishop reviews the latest firearm registry stats from the Illinois State Police.
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Bishop reviews more action from Tuesday's Joint Committee on Administrative Rules about rules impacting day care operators and gets reaction from Illinois Directors Owners of Childcare Centers' Dezaray Brookshire.
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Bishop shares moments from Tuesday's Joint Committee on Administrative Rules looking into the Illinois State Police gun ban registry that opened Oct. 1. Owners of banned firearms have until Jan. 1, 2024 to register or face criminal penalties, if the law is not struck down by the courts. Dan Eldridge of Maxon Shooter's Supplies and Indoor Range provides reaction.
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Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Corral, a review of Tuesday's Springfield City Council meeting.
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Bishop opens his first segment Tuesday talking about the direction of the show, asks for suggestions on when to go live and provides updates on the patches that around 100 of you already requested be sent! More goodies on the way! Be sure to like and subscribe for daily updates!
He then talks with state Sen. Jason Plummer about the state's gun registry and more, and discusses the ongoing issues in Chicago with reporter William Kelly.
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Bishop takes a few last phone calls with his final segments on WMAY. This isn't the end. Stay tuned to these online channels (YouTube, X, Facebook, Spotify) for continued daily content!
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Bishop airs the back and forth about whether there'll be a supplemental appropriation of state tax dollars for non-citizen migrants in Chicago.
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Bishop takes a slew of listener phone calls on his last day broadcasting on WMAY. Be sure to subscribe here with Bishop On Air to stay connected for continued coverage!
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Bishop reviews the back and forth of a proposed bill at the Illinois Statehouse that would require police to confiscate firearms from subjects of orders of protection. Proponents say it's to stop domestic violence. Opponents say it strips due process of firearms owners.
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Bishop delivers some of the latest filings and status updates in cases challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban.
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Bishop talks with Taylor Stevens of Synergy Home Care about an upcoming trick or treat event.
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Bishop talks with former Springfield Alderman Joe McMenamin about his coverage of local government and the evolution of local media.
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Bishop shares comments from attorney Thomas Maag after Wednesday's hearing in federal court over vagueness challenges to Illinois' gun and magazine ban.
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Bishop reads out some of his live posts covering the Southern District of Illinois case Barnett v. Raoul challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban on vagueness grounds. Get post thread here: https://twitter.com/BishopOnAir/status/1712173018737230010
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Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
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Bishop talks with Dr. Lakshmi Emory, chief medical officer at Aetna Better Health of Illinois about the impart
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Bishop shares what is the last Springfield City Council Roundup he produces for WMAY.
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Bishop reviews comments Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made Tuesday about the ongoing migrant issue, from whether there'll be a supplemental appropriation to announcing support migrants not qualified for asylum are "returned."
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Bishop reviews the latest stats from Illinois State Police about how many gun owners registered their banned firearms in the first week the registration is open and gets reaction from gun rights advocate Todd Vandermyde of @freedomssteel3746
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Bishop shares the latest in court action surrounding gun laws in Illinois and California and airs comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker about whether evidence of violent crime in Chicago shows gun control laws don't work.
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Bishop talks with state Sen. Steve McClure about upcoming fall veto session at the Illinois Statehouse and what taxpayers could expect.
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Bishop airs some of Monday's speech from Robert Kennedy Jr. declaring his run as an independent candidate for president.
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While recent polling shows disfavor for sanctuary city policies including a majority of minority groups opposing such policies, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says the frustration comes from a lack of progress on his progressive agenda as he deals with migrants
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Bishop gives the latest status of some high-profile lawsuits against Illinois gun laws and reviews a story out of Israel about the growing numbers wanting to keep and bear arms.
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Bishop takes calls about the city of Chicago gearing up to get rid of the tipped wage for restaurant staff.
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Bishop talks with William Kelly, a reporter out of Chicago, about the continued violent crime and migrant crisis in the Windy City.
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Bishop reviews some of the latest back and forth over the continued migrant crisis impacting Chicago and whether Illinois taxpayers will be further on the hook for the costs.
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Bishop shares some of the concerns recently raised around the state's gun and ammo registration as we await Illinois State Police to release the first week's worth of data
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Bishop talks with Matthew Podgorski of M3 Strategies with a new poll showing most people don't believe Chicago could remain a sanctuary city. Callers react.
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Bishop reviews the latest out of Chicago and the suburbs dealing with the growing number of migrants arriving.
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Bishop delves into the direct contradiction between President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and even Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on border wall policies.
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Bishop reviews the trajectory of the Langley case challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban on vagueness grounds, among other issues, set for a hearing in the Southern District of Illinois federal court Wednesday.
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Bishop airs some of the back and forth between nurses and hospital administrators about the idea of staffing ratios for nurses and patients. Callers and emailers react.
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Bishop talks with Andy Ross, a country rocker, former TV host and found and CEO of American Rebel, a manufacturer of gun saves and concealed carry apparel, about cases across the country impacting the Second Amendment.
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Bishop shares the moment from Wednesday evening where Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker gets an award from the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame.
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Bishop reviews the shakeup within the Pritzker administration, starting with Marc Smith, the director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services set to resign at the end of the year.
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Bishop reviews the conflict between Joliet city officials and the city's township government over the $8.6 million in Illinois taxpayer funds granted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to take care of some of the continued influx of migrants.
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Bishop reviews the various cases from around the country that Illinois plaintiffs challenging the state's gun and magazine ban are asking the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to consider in their deliberations.
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Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
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Bishop talks with Springfield YMCA's Lou Bart about an array of events coming up this month.
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Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup with action on the NAPA contract and more.
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Bishop talks with @freedomssteel3746 's Todd Vandermyde about a ruling out of Texas against the ATF's pistol brace rule and how that could impact the challenge of Illinois' gun and magazine ban pending in the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
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Bishop airs moments from Tuesday where Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker took questions about the migrant crisis accelerating in Chicago and a conversation with state Rep. Mike Coffey about his recent trip to the southern U.S. border.
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Bishop talks with Jim Kroll from S&K Buick GMC in Springfield about a new incentive for their customers, but also about the recent story he shared with the Springfield City Council about a crime one of his employees was victim to.
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Bishop shares one of the findings from an audit of the Illinois Department of Corrections around notification of sex offenders being released where the department was found to not be notifying local law enforcement in such cases.
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Bishop reviews some of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's letter to President Joe Biden about the continued flow of migrants over the southern U.S. border making their way to cities like Chicago.
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Bishop airs some of the concerns the Illinois Freedom Caucus raised about the state's plan to grant Gotion, a Chinese electric vehicle battery manufacturer, more than half a billion in state tax credits.
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Bishop reviews the latest status of challenges against Illinois' gun and magazine ban as several state legislators look for legislative relief if the law is upheld or found unconstitutional.
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Bishop reviews the latest in the federal appeals court out of Texas in the case challenging the ATF's "frames and receivers" rule prohibiting the sale of unserialized and unfinished frames and receivers. The court is prohibiting enforcement against the manufacturers as the case plays out.
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Bishop reviews the federal government averting a shutdown with President Joe Biden appearing to freeze when answering questions about whether he can trust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy moving forward.
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Bishop talks with Gretchen and Chad, energy advisors with Ameren Illinois, about a symposium coming up Oct. 11 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield for businesses looking for energy saving programs.
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Bishop airs some of the concerns Illinois House Republicans have raised following a series of audits highlighting problems within Illinois state agencies.
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Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William Kelly about the ongoing violent crime and robberies that continue. Meanwhile, Illinois taxpayers are sending $41.5 million to six communities, including Chicago.
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Bishop airs some of the arguments in the federal appeals court case around the ATF's "frames and receivers" rule a lower court struck down with a stay issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Bishop reviews a tutorial from Illinois State Police on the opening of the registry as part of the state's gun and magazine ban. The federal and state challenges against the law are still pending. Callers react.
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Bishop talks with University of Illinois Springfield professor Beverly Bunch about her report for the Volcker Alliance about state budgets' impact of COVID-19 relief funds running dry.
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Bishop shares some of the questions and answers Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker fielded in his first media appearance in 10 days.
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Bishop shares some of the opening statements of the U.S. House Oversight Committee's impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
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Bishop brings up the official emergency rules for a registry of certain semi-automatic firearms that Illinois State Police filed through the Illinois Register. That registration system is set to open Oct. 1. The deadline to register or face criminal penalties is Jan. 1. Read the rules here: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/index/register/volume47/register_volume47_39.pdf
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Bishop reviews how Illinois plaintiffs in the case challenging the gun and magazine ban are asking the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to review a district court ruling California's magazine ban unconstitutional while the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals tensions are revealed.
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Bishop talks with Liz Bron about the local EAA chapter's event this Saturday at the Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport called "Wings and Wheels," a fundraiser to get scholarships to young people for the aviation field. Liz also shares a new parody song she produced called "Flights been good."
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Bishop talks with Kayla Graven from Downtown Springfield Inc. about upcoming events, including their annual dinner celebrating 30 years.
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Bishop takes calls about the first House impeachment inquiry set for today and the lack of reporting by some corporate media outlets.
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Bishop reviews a couple of audits of state agencies showing late reporting on crucial issues impacting child abuse and the release of sex offenders.
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Bishop gives some of the highlights of Wednesday's GOP presidential debate that didn't featured leading contender Donald Trump.
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Bishop reviews some of the areas where Illinois could be impacted by a federal government shutdown.
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Bishop shares a couple of updates on firearms with the ATF setting up an intelligence operations to track the use of firearms in crimes. Separately, he updates the status of California's magazine ban in the Nineth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals with no update on the Illinois gun and magazine ban in the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
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Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, with updates on things happening in and around the business community.
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Bishop talks with Michael Thomas and Andrew Bartlett about an upcoming motivational speaker and networking event Oct. 5 with the "Don't Flinch Guy." More details are available at CILSA.org
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Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup with a review of the Committee of the Whole addressing purchases, parts contracts and concerns over crime.
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Bishop reviews how his work on reporting the judicial integrity issues at the Illinois Supreme Court in the case challenging the state's gun and magazine ban has made its way to the University of Wisconsin-Madison review. Read that paper here: https://statedemocracy.law.wisc.edu/featured/2023/explainer-judicial-recusal-in-wisconsin-and-beyond/#Firearms
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Bishop airs some of the testimony from witnesses in Chicago Tuesday during a traveling U.S. House Judiciary Committee hearing focused on violent crime in Cook County and Chicago.
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Bishop reviews a letter Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz released about a payment processing company reversing a policy blocking the firearms industry from accessing their payroll products.
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Bishop reviews an upcoming U.S. House Judiciary Committee hearing in Chicago this morning focusing on Windy City violence.
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Bishop takes calls about the prospects states, including Illinois, could attempt to use the 14th Amendment to block former President Donald Trump from primary and general election ballots.
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Bishop further reviews data obtained by Awake Illinois showing more Illinois school districts opting out of the National Sex Ed Standards last year than the year before.
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Bishop reviews Monday's ruling from Washington state where a judge denied a preliminary injunction against that state's magazine ban. That runs contrary to Friday's ruling out of California. This, as former president Donald Trump tours a gun store on the other side of the country.
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Bishop talks with Amy Beadle with Visit Springfield about a cornucopia of events for family and friends and ghost and goblins.
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Bishop talks with Kaila Kirbach with the Sangamon County Department of Public health about area health providers offering free mammogram screenings every Monday in the month of October.
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Bishop talks with Shannon Adcock, founder of parents' rights group Awake Illinois, about their findings of how many school districts are not opting into controversial sex ed standards.
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Bishop shares comments, including from NAACP Illinois State Conference President Teresa Haley, in reaction to a recent study showing Illinois lowest ranked for racial equality.
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Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William Kelly about the record number of migrant busses arriving to The Windy City this weekend as more robberies make headlines.
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Bishop reviews some of the back and forth over the first week of the end of cash bail while around 200 criminal defendants found unfit for trial remain behind county jail walls instead of at a state-run mental health facility.
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Bishop reviews how Friday's ruling out of California that that state's ban on magazines over 10 rounds is unconstitutional could impact Illinois' pending challenge lingering in the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
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Bishop reviews a recent Illinois Supreme Court case where a cyclist is suing the city after hitting a pothole.
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Bishop reviews the back and forth over President Joe Biden set to create the "Gun Violence Prevention Office" as Illinois' "Office of Firearms Violence Prevention" already on the books.
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Bishop talks with young professionals Nick Gentile and Kaitlin Coultas with RISE Springfield about the group's professional clothing drive
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Bishop talks with Teresa Haley, Illinois State Conference President of the NAACP, about a U.S. Senate committee advancing a measure to recognized the 1908 race riot in Springfield that spurred the creation of the NAACP.
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After talking with officials from Springfield Clinic over their concerns of Blue Cross Blue Shield offerings, Bishop shares a statement from BCBS Illinois.
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Bishop reviews the arguments made in front of the Illinois Supreme Court over whether the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects health care employers from lawsuits by employees under the state's Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
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Bishop talks with state Rep. Dan Ugaste about a recent study placing Illinois last in racial equality and how he says policies from majority Democrats are not helping.
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Bishop talks with Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell about the first week of the end of cash bail and other issues impacting the county jail.
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Bishop reviews the latest situation for Venezuelans seeking asylum in Illinois, the cost of base-camp tents in Chicago and what kind of oversight on the humanitarian and spending issues there'll be.
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Bishop talks with Zach Kerker and Cal Thomas from Springfield Clinic about areas state legislators requesting regulators to bring more action against insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois over network adequacy issues.
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Bishop talks with Mark Hanna of the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Authority about Breeze Airways bringing flights to Florida.
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Bishop shares comments from ALEC's Jonathan Williams about their most recent study of public sector pensions placing Illinois with the second-highest public sector pension debt per capita.
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Bishop talks with Ryan McCrady from the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance about the Scheels Sports Complex at Legacy Pointe breaking ground.
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Bishop reviews the latest communications members of Congress are sending the U.S. Treasury over tax credits being lined up for a Chinese-linked company.
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Bishop reviews the ongoing debate about immigration with Gov. J.B. Pritzker praising the Biden administration's move to expand temporary protections and work permits for non-citizens from Venezuela.
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Bishop reviews the status of various lawsuits against Illinois gun laws, including Wednesday's docket entry in the case challenging a state law allowing lawsuits against the gun industry.
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Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
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Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup from Tuesday's city council meeting, touching on the future of City Water Light and Power, grant dollars and more.
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Bishop reviews one of the cases heard by the Illinois Supreme Court concerning the intersection of the Freedom of Information Act and the Firearm Owner's Identification Card.
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Bishop reviews reporting on how various courts are dealing with the end of money bond in Illinois.
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Bishop provides an overview of the equal protections arguments against Illinois' gun and magazine ban and registry as seen by gun rights advocates.
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Bishop reviews some of the cases set to be heard Tuesday by the Illinois Supreme Court.
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Bishop takes calls in reaction to Chicago looking to possibly end tipped wages. What does this mean for incentivizing excellent service?
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Bishop shares the concerns about police morale and the effort Florida has to recruit Illinois police to The Sunshine State. Reaction from state Rep. Carol Ammons and Illinois Fraternal Order of Police President Chris Southwood.
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Bishop reviews the reaction from proponents of the end of cash bond to those who have concerns and takes a few phone calls.
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Bishop talks with gun rights advocate Todd Vandermyde about the gun registry rules filed by Illinois State Police.
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Bishop reviews some of the back and forth between proponents and opponents of the end of money bond in Illinois.
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Bishop talks with Desiree Logsdon about the Illinois Women in Leadership symposium at the Crowne Plaza Thursday Sept. 28. Details at IWIL.biz
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Bishop shares a conversation with Christine Adams, a former federal prosecutor now in private practice, about the challenges in investigating Paycheck Protection Program fraud.
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Bishop talks with Stephanie Fuller, executive director of Information Technology Society for Education about a free event scheduled for Oct. 11 featuring expert presentations about ensuring your business is safe from cyber threats.
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Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William Kelly about another violent weekend in Chicago which included the assault of police officers.
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Bishop talks with attorney Thomas DeVore about his motion to reconsider his challenge on Illinois gun and magazine ban filed in Effingham County. DeVore says the circuit court judge erred in vacating his thousands of temporary restraining orders and dismissing the case after the Illinois Supreme Court dismissed a separate case from state Rep. Dan Caulkins.
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Bishop reviews the process of which the end of money bond in Illinois came about and shares voices of advocates and those with concerns.
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Bishop talks with Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher about city business.
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Bishop talks with Chris Stone about the Share cannabis dispensary set to open today in Springfield.
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Bishop talks with Greater Springfield of Chamber CEO Mike Murphy about an upcoming Springfield Citizens' Club event.
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Bishop shares a few comments from Lake County State's Attorney Eric Reinhart about the beginning of the end of monetary bond in Illinois.
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Bishop talks with Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell about the impacts of the end of cash bail starting Monday and how the jail is handling inmates found unfit for trial.
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Bishop talks with Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy about the state of the Republican party in Illinois, and discusses policy issues from school choice, controversial books in libraries, corruption and the beginning of the end of monetary bond.
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Bishop reviews a litany of cases concerning firearms from Hunter Biden's challenges to the status of cases in Illinois and so-called "ghost guns."
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Bishop talks with John Salz about two events coming up to get young people interested in aviation.
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Bishop takes calls about how the media is covering congressional Republicans' efforts to launch an official impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden and hears some of what Republicans will be looking for from the investigation.
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Bishop talks with Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon about Illinois giving half a billion in tax incentives to a Chinese-linked electric vehicle manufacturer.
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Bishop reviews the outcome of a Texas federal court finding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA program, is illegal and how that could impact Illinois' law allowing certain non-citizens, including DACA recipients, to be police officers.
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Bishop reviews the outcome of a California appeals court striking down their law similar to Illinois' law allowing lawsuits against the firearms industry.
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Bishop reviews the order granting plaintiffs in New Mexico a temporary restraining order against their governor's executive order infringing on the right to carry firearms.
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Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around Springfield's business community.
Bishop talks with Lisa and Lisa from Hope School about the Style of Hope fashion show next Thursday at the BOS Center in Springfield.
Bishop presents the Springfield City Council Roundup from Tuesday's committee of the whole discussing energy generation, grant dollars, troubled properties and more.
Bishop reviews moments from Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing where Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias defended Illinois' law limiting tax dollars from certain libraries that may restrict access to controversial material .
Bishop reviews the reaction from Illinois lawmakers to Missouri's new law limiting youth access to transgender medical procedures.
Bishop gets out the latest on the challenge to the New Mexico governor's order limiting where people can carry firearms and flashes back to Illinois State Police discussing enforcement of the state's looming gun registry.
Bishop lays out the issues facing the U.S. Congress as they return, including whether the House should approve an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden. Callers react.
Bishop reviews some of the things the Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole may take up at Tuesday night's meeting.
Bishop reviews the latest in the federal case challenging Illinois' law allowing deceptive practices charges against certain crisis pregnancy centers. The law is currently enjoined from being enforced. This, as the Illinois Supreme Court is set to hear a slew of cases on a variety of issues over the next two weeks.
Bishop reviews the latest out of Chicago in dealing with 13,500 non-citizens, from arrests being made and plans for "military grade basecamp tents" heading into the winter months.
Bishop reviews the latest out of New Mexico where a hearing of lawsuit against their governor's public health order prohibiting carrying firearms has been delayed while law enforcement say they won't enforce. This, as the suspect of the Highland Park, Illinois mass shooting has a trial set for December and Springfield police make firearms arrest.
Bishop reviews some of the topics Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discussed during an appearance at the Economic Club of Chicago Friday.
Bishop talks with John Kugler, editor of SubX.news and licensed educator, about the controversy over Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates sending one of her children to a private school while criticizing such options.
Bishop talks with William Kelly, reporter out of Chicago, about the status of crime and non-citizen migrants in the city.
Bishop shares some of his conversation with Benjamin Ruddell of the ALCU of Illinois about the end of money bond set to begin statewide next week.
Bishop reviews the latest out of New Mexico where their governor issued a public health order prohibiting the carrying of guns in parts of that state. The order faces a legal challenge and local law enforcement saying they can't abide by the order.
Bishop takes calls on the issue of whether President Joe Biden is fit for another term. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has confidence in Biden. Do you?
Bishop takes calls about the story of Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis-Gates sending her child to a private school.
Bishop shares a conversation with Ken Good, an attorney and advocate for the private bond industry, about the state of Illinois preparing to end cash bail Sept. 18.
Bishop reviews some of the arguments in the VanDerStok v. Garland case challenging the ATF's "frames and receiver" rule in firearms regulations as heard by the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Thursday. Listen to the entire oral arguments here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZvEaKMtbV8&t=1262
Bishop talks with Lori Dale from the Springfield Bicycle Club about this Saturday's Capital City Century.
Bishop talks with Yona Stamatis and Nancy Sage about "Violins of Hope," a series of performances in Springfield featuring violins from the Holocaust.
Bishop discusses the story of the president of the Chicago Teachers Union allegedly sending their child to a private school and takes calls.
Bishop shares a few moments from Wednesday's Illinois House pensions committee with a focus on the impact of Tier 2 benefits on the state's systems.
Bishop shares comments from Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock about education policy concerns parents have and airs reaction from U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Bishop reviews a variety of Second Amendment-related headlines as every awaits a ruling from an appeals court challenge to Illinois' gun and magazine ban.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop talks with Lou Bart from the Springfield YMCA about an upcoming golf outing and fall youth sports.
Bishop talks with Diane Hughes about the upcoming 9/11 Ride to Remember set for Sunday, Sept. 10.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup from Tuesday's city council meeting about the new sports complex, grant dollars to combat homelessness and more.
Bishop reviews some of the latest in the ongoing Illinois taxpayer cost of migrant health care and housing.
Bishop delves deeper into the questions surrounding the soon to open firearms registry from Illinois State Police with gun rights advocate Todd Vandermyde of @freedomssteel3746 .
Bishop talks with Sangamon Valley Sierra Club's Nick Dodson and Don Hanrahan about the proposed CO2 pipelines and the long-debated backup lake for Springfield known as "Hunter Lake" or "Lake 2."
Bishop reviews recent stories about brewing labor strife from the Illinois Statehouse to the United Auto Workers Union.
Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William Kelly about recent headlines about crime, gets reaction to national focus on Chicago violence and more.
Bishop reviews the status of Illinois' gun and magazine ban that has an endorsement affidavit opening up Oct. 1 with a deadline to submit by Jan. 1, with criminal penalties for not complying.
Bishop reviews recent comments about cannabis regulations, including Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker defending Illinois' recreational program that studies show have among the highest prices and lowest choices.
Bishop opens phones where most callers discuss Illinois' gun and magazine ban, among other thing.
Bishop talks with Jeffrey Schwab about the Liberty Justice Center's lawsuit against the state of Illinois challenging a law limiting state-level lawsuits to 2 of the state's 102 counties.
Bishop shares some of the announcement from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias about his "skip the line" policy.
Bishop talks with Kelvin Coburn about his candidacy in the Republican primary for the 95th Illinois House District.
Bishop reviews some of what's on a new website from the U.S. Military at www.AARO.mil where official, unclassified UAP videos and evidence is presented.
Bishop airs Gov. J.B. Pritzker's comments about whether the state will appeal a preliminary injunction against the state's law allowing deceptive practice allegations against pregnancy crisis centers that may not offer abortion.
Bishop reviews the latest about the mystery of where a shot injuring two people at a White Sox game in Chicago came from.
Bishop talks with Collin Corbett from Cor Strategies about their latest presidential poll.
Bishop talks with Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon about the threats he says some Illinois laws pose to the First Amendment right of free speech.
Bishop talks with Taryn Grant, executive director of the Springfield Youth Performance Group, about Rock the Conservative coming up Sept. 8th and 9th.
Bishop talks with Kayla Graven of Downtown Springfield Inc. about all the events coming up in the weeks ahead.
Bishop shares some of the conversation he had with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, about a variety of issues.
Bishop shares comments from leading Illinois Democrats pushing for work visas for recently arrived migrants seeking asylum waiting on hearings. Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said first to be addressed is to close the border. Callers react.
Bishop provides more updates on several cases in federal court challenging Illinois gun laws.
Bishop shares a few more comments from attorney Thomas Maag about his challenges of Illinois' FOID card and venue limit law with Illinois State Police seeking another extension in responding to the case.
Bishop shares comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeking work permits for recently arrived migrants
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop reviews a dive into Illinois' electric vehicle rebate program and takes comments from state Sen. Andrew Chesney who wants the program scrapped.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup covering a settlement, nearly $3 million in grants to combat homelessness and the latest on the Legacy Point sports complex.
Bishop shares some of the conversation he had with attorney Thomas Maag about the status of his challenge against Illinois' gun and magazine ban in the appeals court and in the Southern District of Illinois federal court.
Bishop shares some of the videos Chicago Police union President John Catanzara shared online showing recent migrants and their belongings filling police station lobbies and sidewalks. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pushing for the migrants to be granted a special work permit to get jobs in agriculture and elsewhere.
Bishop talks with Illinois Times reporter Scott Reeder about his story concerning the custody dispute of a purebred dog.
Bishop shares Gov. J.B. Pritzker's comments after last week's guilty verdict against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's chief of staff and House Clerk Tim Mapes.
With a new COVID-19 variant and a new vaccine expected in the weeks ahead, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker comments on the prospect of more COVID mandates.
Bishop reviews some of the latest twist and turn in the cases against former President Donald Trump and the continued questions about the lack of attention of the "Biden family brand."
Bishop reviews recent comments about proposed CO2 pipelines and the expectation of energy policy dominating fall veto session of the Illinois Legislature.
Bishop reviews the latest status of legal challenges to Illinois gun laws. There's no update on the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals case on Illinois' gun and magazine ban. In the case challenging the state's law allowing lawsuits against the firearms industry, the judge assignments are going back and forth. With the case challenging the FOID card and lawsuit venue laws, the state has again asked for an extension in filing their answers to the lawsuit.
Bishop reviews some of the headlines out of Chicago where armed robberies event struck a news crew reporting on such incidents. Plus, there are continued headlines of fatal shootings out of the Windy City.
Bishop talks with Amy Beadle from Visit Springfield about all the planned events in and around the capital city in the weeks ahead.
Bishop talks with Brooke Dunn from the Central Food Bank about their continued efforts to feed the community.
Bishop talks with Jay from Conn's Hospitality about this Saturday's Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival.
Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William Kelly about the status of his press credentials, the continued stories of violent crime on the city's streets and his reaction to the city suing car manufacturers as vehicle thefts spike.
Bishop reviews comments from Republicans in the aftermath of former Illinois House Clerk Tim Mapes being found guilty in the latest verdict in the "Madigan Enterprise" case brought by federal prosecutors.
After a week off, Bishop is back live with some of the latest filings in cases challenging Illinois' gun laws. He also reviews the contrast of what attorneys general from Illinois and Missouri are doing.
Bishop shares comments from both sides of the aisle about what could happen with fall veto session of the Illinois General Assembly.
Bishop reviews the latest actions out of Illinois' Joint Committee on Administrative Rules concerning the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois EPA and a FOID card appeals panel
Bishop reviews the latest polling data about presidential politics, shares some of the voices from both sides of the aisle and takes calls.
Bishop reviews some of the speeches and messaging from Illinois Republicans that rallied at the Illinois State Fair Thursday.
Bishop reviews the busy week in litigation against Illinois' gun and magazine ban, including the latest from attorney Thomas DeVore on the future of his dismissed state-level case that was dismissed this week.
Bishop talks to Lori Jackson, Illinois Farm Bureau's Youth & Collegiate Programmer, about getting more youth involved in agriculture.
Bishop talks with Joe Heinrich of the Smart Carbon Network about carbon capture, the possible end product and how to transport it.
Bishop shares reaction from leading Illinois Democrats about the cloud of Michael Madigan's alleged corruption still lingering
Bishop airs comments from Illinois Democrats off and on the Illinois State Fairground for Governor's Day about the issues, former President Donald Trump and the fitness of President Joe Biden.
Bishop reviews the latest in the case against Illinois' firearms liability law in federal court and talks with attorney Thomas DeVore about the next steps in his state-level challenge of Illinois' gun and magazine ban after Friday's Illinois Supreme Court ruling upholding the ban.
Bishop talks with Better Government Association's David Greising about the state defending against lawsuits over state laws, the expected political messaging at the Illinois State Fair this week and the ongoing corruption prosecution around former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Bishop talks with Springfield Business Journal Publisher Michelle Ownbey about a couple of new planned restaurants and an upcoming job fair.
Bishop talks with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza about the state's finances, the cloud of former House Speaker Michael Madigan and what kinds of condiments she puts on her corndogs.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup from Tuesday's meeting about a new business district at Legacy Point to the Springfield BUILD program set for October.
Bishop reviews recent statements from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about sending migrants to the suburbs, the police union President John Catanzara's plea to move migrants out of police stations and takes a call.
Bishop reviews the latest arguments in the debate over the enactment of House Bill 218 that allows civil liability lawsuits against firearm industry members.
Bishop talks with Kevin Semlow with the Illinois Farm Bureau about a new law impacting future farmers and more.
Bishop talks with Heather Briggs from Blue Cross Blue Shield about Medicaid redetermination and more.
Bishop talks with Tracy Fox about an upcoming event in Peoria focused on the potential harms from proposed CO2 pipelines for Illinois.
Bishop talks with U.S. LawShield's Kirk Evans about the status of Illinois' gun and magazine ban and more.
Bishop shares some of the reaction from Gov. J.B. Pritzker about an inspector finding dozens of state employees committing fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program.
Bishop talks with state Sen. Neil Anderson about the recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling upholding the state's gun and magazine ban, the state's new law allowing lawsuits against the firearms industry, gender neutral bathrooms and a preview of the upcoming veto session.
Bishop gets out the latest filings in the challenge to Illinois' gun and magazine ban in front of the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal.
Bishop shares some of the new leadership choices in Chicago with Mayor Brandon Johnson's new pick for chief of police and his response to the firing of the public health director.
Bishop reviews some of the lawsuit filed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation against the state of Illinois just days after the state enacted House Bill 218 allowing lawsuits against the industry for a variety of things.
Bishop reviews Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's action on dozens of bills, including several vetoes.
Bishop shares moments when Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a law allowing lawsuits against the firearms industry for making things less safe, or how they advertise. Several individuals in the industry respond.
Bishop opens the phone lines for callers to sound off on the state's gun and magazine ban being upheld by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Bishop talks with reporter William Kelly about the latest out of Chicago, including the new police superintendent announced by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Bishop shares reaction to Friday's Illinois Supreme Court ruling upholding the state's gun and magazine ban from attorney Thomas DeVore.
Bishop reviews some of the ruling out of the Illinois Supreme Court Friday, state Rep. Dan Caulkins' reaction and the questions around perceived conflicts of interest and whether those can be taken to the federal judiciary.
Bishop reads some of the ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court upholding the state's gun and magazine ban.
Bishop shares Gov. J.B. Pritzker's answer to what his favorite fair food is. It's corndogs. But, he also sparks the debate about the quality of the person being determined by what condiment they put on their fair food delicacy
Bishop talks with Amber and Lacey from Capital City Improv out this Saturday's Totally Rad 90s Improv Show at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.
Bishop talks with Zhonette Brown, a civil rights attorney, about the case challenging the federal government's role in censoring speech on social media companies.
Bishop talks with state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, about the expected outcome of the Illinois Supreme Court's opinion in the challenge of the state's gun and magazine ban.
Bishop talks with Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert about the importance of agriculture.
Bishop discusses the arguments behind the Illinois Supreme Court case on the state's gun and magazine ban, the possible outcomes and the persistent questions of conflict of interest
Bishop talks with state Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, about non-citizen police officers, the state's gun ban and more where Plummer said Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is "dangerous," doesn't think the rules apply to him and has "no respect for the constitution."
Bishop shares some of the history behind the changing of the name of a Springfield mental health facility.
Bishop airs concerns from Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette about trespassing homeless and Gov. J.B. Pritzker's response.
Bishop airs the response to his question of Gov. J.B. Pritzker about whether there should be a criminal investigation of the contractor responsible for some of the $5 billion in pandemic unemployment 'overpayments."
Bishop reviews the case USA v. Patrick Daniels where a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found the U.S. law baring a nonviolent drug user from owning firearms is unconstitutional.
Bishop talks with Better Government Association's David Greising about ongoing corruption trials, cannabis sales and the state flag.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the Springfield community.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup from Tuesday's Committee of the Whole dealing with debt forgiveness to homelessness
Bishop provides details about Memorial Health's announced layoffs of around 270 employees, including 20% of leadership.
Bishop reviews the progression of challenges to firearms regulations, ranging from the status of the ATF's frames and receivers rule to what a plaintiff may do next in the challenge to Illinois' gun and magazine ban.
Bishop talks with Carrie and John with the Springfield Road Runners Club about upcoming races around the Illinois State Fair.
Bishop talks with Robert Bevis, owner of Law Weapons in Naperville, about an upcoming fundraiser and what's expected to be more lawsuits against Illinois' law.
Bishop reviews the latest in a story of the suspect in Emma Shafer's murder Gabriel Calixto being on the run as his former kidnapping victim says the death could have been prevented.
Bishop reviews a Colorado federal judge blocking that state's law limiting firearm purchase to 21 and older as the father of the Highland Park, Illinois Independence Day shooting seeks to have reckless conduct charges for allowing his under-21 son to apply for a Firearm Owner ID card
Bishop airs more of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson downplaying the arrest of around 40 people from what he called "large gatherings" wanting to "cut up."
Bishop shares a conversation with state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, with his concerns over the state nearly doubling overall spending in the past six years.
Bishop talks with Kathleen Campbell, a citizen helping organize opposition to proposed CO2 pipelines, about the latest in the back-and-forth over the issue.
Bishop takes calls in reaction to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson downplaying criminal activity among groups of youth and airs some of Chicago police union President John Catanzara.
Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William Kelly about his ongoing legal fight to have his press pass restored.
Bishop reviews the status in federal court of a law that allows the state to go after anti-abortion pregnancy centers for deceptive practices. Could this be a bellwether for how an expected law allowing gun manufacturers to be sued for how they advertise?
Bishop goes over some of the nearly 100 bills Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Friday. One that remains on the governor's desk is House Bill 218 that would allow lawsuits against gun manufacturers.
Bishop talks with Butch Patrick, also known as Eddie Munster, who will be in Springfield for the Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular Saturday.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup featuring conversations about labor agreements and debt forgiveness.
Bishop airs some of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's news conference where he took questions about recent criminal activity and immigration
Bishop talks with gun rights advocate Todd Vandermyde about an Illinois State Police memo detailing the need for "assault weapons attachments" to be registered by Jan. 1 if the state's gun and magazine ban is upheld by the courts.
Bishop talks with Springfield Business Journal Publisher Michelle Ownbey about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop opens the phones to get more reaction to whether the latest indictment against Donald Trump shows he's a criminal or whether it's election interference from Biden's DOJ.
Bishop shares recent comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker about how to curb violence in the city of Chicago and takes a few calls and comments from texts.
Bishop reviews the win Firearms Policy Coalition secured in a federal court challenging the ATF's rule on pistol braces.
Bishop reviews some of the latest from the indictment against former President Donald Trump
Bishop talks with Truth In Accounting's Sheila Weinberg about the latest report from the Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability showing how much the state plans to spend for the current fiscal year, including federal and special funds.
Bishop reviews the latest headlines in the ongoing House GOP investigation of Hunter Biden's business dealings and what President Joe Biden knew.
Bishop reviews the status of several legal challenges of gun laws in Illinois state and federal court.For the Cody Wilson video, check this video out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it8p4-mHXbM
Bishop airs Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reaction to critics of a law that allows non-citizens to become police in Illinois, takes a call and unpacks what the law ultimately says.
Bishop talks with Amy Beadle with Visit Springfield about all the events coming up this weekend and ahead. Find more at VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com for more information.
Bishop talks with Mackenzie and Matt from the Muni to discuss the opening of "School of Rock" this weekend
Bishop talks with Mark Hanna from the Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport and Jeff Whitten from the Boy Scouts of America about all the events and happenings at this weekend's 75th anniversary of the airport. Details: https://www.flyspi.com/75th-anniversary-open-house/
Bishop talks with William Kelly, a reporter out of Chicago, with his reaction to Illinois law now allowing noncitizens to apply to be police in Illinois.
Bishop gives an update on the status of the ATF's frames and receiver rule after the U.S. Supreme Court stepped in.
Bishop reviews some of the weekend happenings from the Department of Justice in the case of Devon Archer preparing to testify in the investigation of the Biden's business dealings.
Bishop reviews some of the more than 130 bills Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Friday that includes allowing certain noncitizens to apply to be police officers. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_de81cd74-2d90-11ee-a038-8341950255f1.html
Bishop talks with Sgt. Katy Rivera about next weekend's open house at the Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport featuring displays and behind-the-scenes looks at equipment and more. Details: https://www.flyspi.com/75th-anniversary-open-house/
Bishop airs comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker about the $5.2 billion in overpayments from Illinois' unemployment fund, and delves into a few other things other constitutional officers are up to.
Bishop unpacks some of the highlights from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's discussion about gun violence prevention Thursday evening that focused a lot on gun control. Uncut video: http://multimedia.illinois.gov/ioci_vid/Archive/2023/WebpageOnly/GOV/072723-GunSafetyFiresideChat/072723-GunSafetyFiresideChat.mp4
Bishop discusses the continued proliferation of automatic license plate reading cameras and takes calls.
Bishop takes calls on the question of which was the biggest story, the evidence stacking against the Biden family or the congressional hearing on UFOs?
Bishop reviews aspects of an audit released Wednesday showing Illinois overpaid $5.2 billion in unemployment including $46 million to the incarcerated and dead.
Bishop shares his conversation with Kenneth Mayle about his complaint to the Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board alleging conflicts of interest of two Supreme Court candidates
Bishop shares a conversation with attorney Thomas Maag about his plans to challenge Illinois' gun and magazine ban on 5th Amendment grounds that would allege the government can not compel someone to incriminate themselves. They also talk about the status of other cases, including the challenge to Illinois' law limiting the judicial venue someone can challenge state laws.
Bishop talks with Better Government Association's Bryan Zarou about the state's contract with AFSCME, the role of JCAR and the need to strengthen FOIA.
Bishop talks with Springfield Business Journal Publisher Michelle Ownbey about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup from Tuesday's Committee of the Whole dealing with PLAs, residential debt and more.
Bishop reviews the latest status in contract negotiations in Illinois with the governor announcing a deal with AFSCME state employees and nationally with UPS coming to terms with the Teamsters union.
Bishop reviews the status of allowing gender "X" on Illinois driver's licenses and takes a caller's reaction.
Bishop reviews the latest status of litigation against Illinois' gun ban, from the federal courts to the state courts, and the outcome of at least two complaints to the Judicial Inquiry Board over conflicts of interest of two Illinois Supreme Court justices. Bishop also checks the status of a challenge against the state's law limiting where Illinoisans can sue the state.
Bishop previews what could be heard during a U.S. House committee Wednesday with UFO witnesses from military intelligence services.
Bishop gets out the latest in the corruption case involving former Illinois House Clerk Tim Mapes, the former chief of staff for former House Speaker Michael Madigan, and discusses the latest allegations against the Biden family.
Bishop talks with Dezaray Brookshire, state coordinator for Illinois Directors and Owners of Child Care Centers, about state legislators opposing rules on day care operations imposed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Bishop talks with Sangamon County Circuit Clerk Paul Palazzolo about his time in politics, public service and comedy as he transitions from his elected position to lead Kiwanis International.
Bishop tackles some of the sticking points in the ongoing negotiations between the Teamsters union and UPS over a new contract
Bishop reviews some of the latest court action on the ATF's "frames and receiver" rule and reads from a proposed amicus brief to the case challenging Illinois' gun ban
Bishop talks with Carol Davis, one of the plaintiffs in a case where they were granted electronic access to the state's centralized voter roll data.
Bishop reviews moments from last week's Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules where the group suspended emergency rules from the Department of Children and Family Services concerning how long assistants can monitor certain rooms with infants.
Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William Kelly about his media access to Chicago City Hall and the ongoing issues of crime in the Windy City.
Bishop reviews the outcome of a federal elections lawsuit Judicial Watch mounted to get access to 15 election cycles' worth of voter roll data in Illinois and their preview of data showing nearly 800,000 inactive voters on the rolls. State Rep. Brad Halbrook provides reaction.
Bishop reviews a proposal from Indiana U.S. Sen. Mike Braun that would limit the federal governments ability to curb Second Amendment rights if a public health emergency is declared.
Bishop delivers The Springfield City Council Roundup from Tuesday's city council meeting.
Bishop talks with the Better Government Association's David Greising about the latest news impacting the state of Illinois.
Bishop talks with Springfield Business Journal Publisher Michelle Ownbey about the future of a downtown hotel, a new eatery and an elected official moving to a new position.
Bishop talks with Citizens Club of Springfield President John Kelker about an upcoming forum with Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher.
Bishop talks with Guns Save Life's John Boch about Tuesday's ruling from a Sangamon County judge upholding the Illinois Firearm Owner Identification card as constitutional.
Bishop reviews part of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules where legislators grilled Pritzker administration officials about emergency rules to spend $550 million for undocumented migrant health care.
Bishop airs the reaction from advocates and opponents of ending cash bail statewide after the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in favor of the first-in-the-nation law.
Bishop talks with state Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, about a forum discussing a proposed CO2 pipeline through central Illinois and the possible outcomes of the no-cash bail law from the Illinois Supreme Court.
Bishop reviews the latest news in the ComEd bribery case where a federal judge dismissed charges against the utility as the corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues.
Bishop reviews a report from Moms-At-Arms (https://www.mom-at-arms.com/post/breaking-illinois-state-police-gun-ban-enforcement-memo-and-major-concerns) that shows what Illinois State Police are looking to require be registered if the state's gun and magazine ban is upheld by the courts. He also reviews a few other firearm-related cases across the country.
Bishop talks with Rosanna Pulido who organized a forum scheduled for Tuesday evening in Springfield to discuss the impacts of undocumented migrants coming to Illinois.
Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William Kelly about the impacts of a new state law that requires landlords to rent to people despite their immigration status.
Bishop reviews where the state of Illinois is at with the law ending cash bail statewide, the SAFE-T Act. The Illinois Supreme Court is preparing to release their ruling on the law Tuesday. This, as some still question the conflicts of interest of tow justices getting $1 million each to their campaign committees from Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Bishop unpacks more of the back and forth over the controversy of transgender individuals being allowed to use the women's locker room where minor girls change at the YMCA in Springfield
Bishop reviews some of Wednesday's hours-long U.S. House Oversight hearing with FBI Director Christopher Wray ranging from allegations the FBI is protecting the Bidens, to the allegations they're censoring speech. Tony Lyons, publisher of Skyhorse Publishing, provide reaction to that and more.
Bishop gets out the latest court filings in the ongoing corruption trials of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his associates.
Bishop reviews the latest status of cases challenging Illinois gun laws in state and federal courts.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup from Tuesday's Committee of the Whole
Bishop talks with David Greising of the Better Government Association about the ongoing corruption investigations and criminal trials involving former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, accusations of sexual misconduct of migrants by the Chicago police and the governor's trip overseas to the UK.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about a new cookie store coming to town, a public hearing of a proposed CO2 pipeline and cannabis industry education.
Bishop talks with Anna Maisenbacher, cast member of the Muni's production of "Beauty and the Beast" opening this weekend.
Bishop reviews the back-and-forth in the ongoing controversy over trans individuals using locker rooms for the sex opposite they were born and discusses how such and issue could be worked into a student-athlete bill of rights. Callers provide reaction.
Bishop opens up the phones for callers to sound off on the issue of transgender individuals in women's locker rooms at the Springfield YMCA.
Bishop talks with Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce President Mike Murphy about what businesses impacted by last month's derecho need to do to possibly qualify for federal assistance.
Bishop gets to the latest back and forth over concerns parents of a 16-year-old swimmer raised about a transgender individual being allowed in a women's locker room at a Springfield YMCA.
Bishop talks with Josh Witkowski about ABATE of Illinois' concerns of self-driving cars set to hit Illinois roads and what that means for motorcyclists.
Bishop discusses the various efforts Illinois officials are taking to combat violent crime, including spending $30 million this fiscal year on "peacekeepers"
Bishop recaps some of the arguments in the debate over using gun control to address violent crime.
Bishop talks with psychiatrist Carole Liberman about what she says is mental illness driving some instances of violent crime around the country
Bishop talks with Tara Nickerson about the upcoming Special Olympics Cardboard Boat Regatta fundraiser.
Bishop reviews a national figure elevating concerns recently raised about trans athletes in the locker rooms of the Springfield YMCA.
Bishop talks with Springfield City Water Light and Power chief engineer Doug Brown about the continued work cleaning up the devastation to the city's electric utility following last month's rare derecho that knocked out power to nearly 40,000 customers.
Bishop shares reaction to the allegations of Chicago police sexual misconduct involving undocumented migrants from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago police union President John Catanzara and reporter William J. Kelly.
Bishop shares the latest comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker about Illinois' school choice scholarship program, Invest In Kids.
Bishop shares reaction to continued audit findings at Illinois state agencies from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates.
Bishop reviews a news story from KSDK in St. Louis about that city's mayor saying in a text message that gun control isn't working in Chicago and instead focuses on community investments.
Bishop talks with Springfield, Illinois Mayor Misty Buscher about the ongoing effort to clean up from last week's severe weather.
Bishop talks with Rhonda Ezell, the plaintiff who brought the case Ezell v. Chicago that is used to this day as case law in challenges to gun control legislation.
Bishop reviews audits of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Department of Employment Security and gets reaction from state Rep. Wayne Rosenthal and Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon.
Bishop talks with Lou Bart from the Springfield YMCA about how they stepped up to assist in storm recovery and discusses some upcoming events
Bishop talks with Kayla Graven from Downtown Springfield Inc. about storm cleanup and recovery and upcoming events.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup with a review of continued storm cleanup.
Bishop takes a call about opposing gun control efforts and then airs some comments from Chicago police about how they handled the busy Independence Day weekend.
Bishop gets reaction from @freedomssteel3746 's Todd Vandermyde to Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the White House saying more gun control is needed.
Bishop reviews comments from former state Senator and former GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey who announced he's running for Congress.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop talks with Gregory Wrightstone, a geologist and author of "Inconvenient Facts" about a recently published proposal from the Biden administration to block the sun in an effort to address "climate change."
Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William J. Kelly about the ongoing issues of violent crime in Chicago, this holiday weekend's NASCAR races and his lawsuit against the city over media credentialling to cover city hall.
Bishop reviews comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin during Tuesday's Highland Park parade remembering the 1 year anniversary of the Independence Day mass shooting.
Bishop reviews some of the more than 150 bills Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law on Friday.
Bishop reviews Friday's landmark decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court on whether a government can compel speech of a private business owner, and whether the Biden administration can unilaterally "forgive" student loan debt.
Bishop reviews a new website released by Illinois State Police that shows the amounts of crime throughout the state. Review the data here: https://ilucr.nibrs.com/
Bishop reviews a recent ruling out of a Texas federal court where a judge vacated the ATF's rule on unfinished frames and receivers and discusses the past year of gun control efforts being challenged in the courts.
Bishop talks with Ed Curtis, Memorial Health president, about the economic impact from the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS.
Bishop gets out the latest on power outages and out-of-state utility crews heading to Springfield to for continued cleanup after Thursday's severe weather.
Bishop talks with Jay Boulanger with Springfield Memorial Health about their volunteer services around the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS.
Ahead of Impendence Day, Bishop shares some comments from out-of-state fireworks stands about the number of Illinoisans they see buying fireworks as the Land of Lincoln only allows novelty fireworks like smoke bombs and sparklers.
Bishop talks with Greg Matthews of LRS about their presenting sponsorship of the Memorial Health Championship golf tournament going on this weekend at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield.
Bishop shares statements from both sides in reaction to the Supreme Court of the United States overturning the decades-old policy of affirmative action in colleges and universities.
Bishop talks with Memorial Health's Dr. Nicole Florence about how they're taking care of the health and safety of golfers, cadies and spectators of the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS.
Bishop talks with officials from the Memorial Health Championship Presented by LRS going on this weekend at Panther Creek near Springfield. Details: https://www.memorialhealthchampionship.com/
Bishop provides highlights from Thursday's Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals hearing of the challenge to Illinois state and local government gun and magazine bans.
Bishop talks with Sangamon County, Illinois Sheriff Jack Campbell to get an update on the damage brought by Thursday's severe weather.
After Thursday's severe weather, Bishop talks with Springfield, Illinois Mayor Misty Buscher to get a damage assessment.
Bishop talks with Pam and Brooke from the Central Illinois Food Bank about their partnership with Hy-Vee and Feeding American to feed 100 million people.
Bishop takes calls about whether Illinois should legalize fireworks beyond the sparklers and snakes.
Bishop talks with Mike and Jeff about sponsorship opportunities with the Springfield Salvation Army
Bishop highlights some of President Joe Biden's Chicago speech about the economy. He also talked about meeting with China's leader as vice president. This, as a whistleblower outs Hunter Biden for alleged illegal financial transactions.
Bishop delivers the latest in the runup to today's hearing in a federal appeals court challenging Illinois' and local governments' gun and magazine bans and takes a few calls.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey with the Springfield Business Journal about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop shares some words for Jim Leach, WMAY's news director and afternoon host. Leach is set to depart WMAY this week.
After a bill signing ceremony, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was asked if he'll talk about the migrant crisis with with President Joe Biden who visits Chicago Wednesday. The governor was also asked about the looming grocery tax increase and NASCAR.
Bishop shares a conversation with two analysts from S&P Global Ratings about Illinois' pension issues.
Bishop talks with Dan Eldridge of Maxon Shooters Supply in Des Plaines about the latest in litigation against Illinois' gun and magazine ban and two fundraisers coming up to help pay legal costs.
Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William Kelly about the issue of noncitizens on the streets, NASCAR's planned race and President Joe Biden's visit this week. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood also react to Biden's visit.
Bishop gets out the latest in the back and forth over Illinois taxpayers subsidizing health care for noncitizens with Gov. J.B. Pritzker saying the goal is "universal health care."
Bishop gets to the latest in the federal case challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban with final filings from the state, Cook County and city of Chicago. He also provides a tutorial for how to access the YouTube stream for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for Thursday's oral arguments.
Bishop shares some of his local adventures with his wife Meghan that included a bike ride on the Interurban trail, dinner and a movie, and then kayaking on Lick Creek in Springfield.
Bishop takes calls about videos showing pride parades across the country featuring what some would characterize as indecent exposure in front of children.
Bishop shares a conversation with Tovia Siegel with Healthy Illinois Campaign about the debate over taxpayer subsidies for noncitizen health care costs.
Bishop talks with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, about the latest in the investigation around alleged payments to Hunter Biden and the Biden family, the president's planned visit to Illinois this week and more.
Bishop reviews the anniversary of the SCOTUS Bruen decision upholding the plain text of the Second Amendment and some of the legislation and litigation across the country and in Illinois.
Bishop talks with state Sen. Steve McClure about the flood of partisan legislation on the governor's desk, the need for better reporting on what's actually in legislation and internal Republican politics.
Bishop talks with Tonya and Whitney from Share the Spirit Foundation about celebrating 20 years, and nearly 20,000 shoes to area children in need.
Bishop shares a conversation with Kathleen Campbell, a Central Illinois resident working to oppose proposed CO2 pipelines through several counties.
Bishop shares some of the highlights from U.S. House Republicans releasing whistleblower testimony about tax evasion/fraud investigations into Hunter Biden being stifled.
Bishop reviews the back and forth over the Biden administration's pistol brace rule the U.S. Senate took up Thursday.
Todd Vandermyde of @freedomssteel3746 joins Bishop to discuss the latest in litigations against not just Illinois gun laws but other high profile cases impacting the Second Amendment.
Bishop shares both sides of the argument over a new bill soon to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker that would allow noncitizens to get standard IDs instead of getting a Temporary Visitor Driver's License. State Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, reacts.
Bishop reviews some of the voices from Wednesday's Chicago City Council meeting where several residents raised concerns over funding for noncitizens over residents. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reacts.
Bishop reviews the latest filing in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals challenge to Illinois' gun and magazine ban. Read more here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15MAAQ0WrZ8AhAlh-t2t9UU4BqpBBwC8c/view?usp=sharing
Bishop talks with Springfield Business Journal Publisher Michelle Ownbey about happenings in and around the business community.
Bishop serves up The Springfield City Council Roundup with debate around appointments and more.
Bishop reviews the latest status of challenges against Illinois gun laws, including comments from attorney David Sigale, one of the attorneys for plaintiffs suing Illinois in federal court.
Bishop talks with Kami and Hannah, cast members of the Springfield Muni's production of "Rock of Ages" set for this weekend and next week.
Bishop talks with Chris Richmond about an upcoming Citizens Club of Springfield event about Emergency Preparedness and Response
Bishop discusses the expected taxpayer cost of $550 million for noncitizen health care even with cost controls the Pritzker administration is implementing. State Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, provides reaction.
Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William J. Kelly about the violent crime in and around Chicago and reviews a bill on the governor's desk to allow noncitizens to become police officers.
Bishop shares a conversation with state Sen. Andrew Chesney reacting to news of a state agency hosting a closed event titled "Dispelling Myths of Gender-Affirming Care for Youth." Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_633b1d1c-0bbe-11ee-94b1-53866a719310.html
Bishop gets to the latest in the challenge against Illinois' gun and magazine ban in federal court with plaintiffs filing their briefs. That case will be heard June 29. Today in state court, the FOID card will be challenged with a hearing in Sangamon County.
Bishop takes calls about whether Amtrak announcing the long-anticipated "high speed" service makes people more likely to get aboard.
Bishop shares moments from a California hearing about a measure to deny parents custody of their children if they don't conform with "gender-affirming care" for their child if they identify as a different gender. Callers react.
Bishop shares comments from state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, about a measure increasing the statute of limitations for the state to go after COVID-19 fraud, though the true scope isn't known.
Bishop shares a conversation with attorney Amanda Hamilton from Konicek & Dillon who is representing local pension fund plaintiffs suing the state over a 2019 law consolidating funds across the state.
Bishop reviews some of what to expect next week in the challenges against Illinois firearms laws and hears some of the debate out of congress concerning pistol brace rules.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey from the Springfield Business Journal about the latest business happenings.
Bishop talks with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about the latest U.S. Census data that shows Illinois lost 146,000 people to other states.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup from Tuesday's committee of the whole.
Bishop talks with Regan Deering about her bid to get the Republican nomination for the Illinois House.
Bishop reviews the highlights of former President Donald Trump's speech after he was arrested for alleged federal crimes.
Bishop talks with Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce events manager Melissa Horn about the Small Business Awards ready for next week.
Bishop reviews a new law Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed that strips tax dollars from local libraries that don't comply with American Library Association standards.
Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William J. Kelly about crime and the issues around migrants in the city as Gov. J.B. Pritzker discusses what the state's role is in dealing with the influx of undocumented migrants.
Bishop shares some of sights and sounds of former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner unveiling his official portrait at the Illinois State Capitol.
Bishop reviews the latest in what some see as a major double standard of American justice. Former President Donald Trump prepares to be arraigned on federal obstruction of justice and classified document charges while details of a bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son are revealed.
Bishop shares some of a conversation he had with Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins about the status of his gun ban challenge at the Illinois Supreme Court and talks about the law limiting where Illinoisans can sue the state.
Bishop reviews the indictment against former President Donald Trump, Trump's reaction during a couple of weekend rallies and takes calls with reaction.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently admitted Facebook censored true information at the behest of the "establishment."
Bishop gives a brief overview of the challenge against Illinois' law that limits where people can use the state for alleged constitutional violations.
Bishop shares reaction from Attorneys Thomas Maag and Thomas DeVore about the law Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed this week limiting Illinoisans ability to challenge state laws to only Sangamon and Cook counties, not the 100 other counties across the state.
Bishop takes calls about California Gov. Gavin Newsome's push to amend the U.S. Constitution with a measure to limit access to certain firearms.
Bishop shares a conversation with attorney Thomas Maag about his motion to the Southern District of Illinois federal court to block the state's gun ban with a partial judgement.
Bishop gets out some of the latest twists and turns about the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump coming out the same day details of an FBI informant's allegations the Biden family took bribes from a business in Ukraine to work at getting rid of a prosecutor looking into business dealings of the Biden-linked company.
Bishop takes calls about the bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed this week to limit to only Sangamon or Cook counties where lawsuits against state laws can be filed.
Bishop reviews reports out of a federal bribery trial where former state Sen. Terry Link admitted to wearing a wire in a bribery investigation. In 2019, Link denied the act when asked by media.
Bishop reviews a recent statement from Illinois' secretary of state about challenges to digital currency exchange Coinbase and Coinbase's response.
Bishop reviews the signing ceremony of Illinois' budget and provides reaction to some of the spending.
Bishop gets to the latest twists and turns in the challenge of Illinois' gun and magazine ban while state lawmakers approve extension of first time nonviolent gun offender diversion program some see possibly including violators of the gun ban.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal to talk about what's happening in and around the Springfield business community.
How to deal with problemed property in Springfield dominates the Springfield City Council Roundup.
Bishop reviews the arguments back and forth over whether new programs in the Illinois state budget Gov. J.B. Pritzker will sign today are sustainable.
Bishop shares reaction from Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson to the briefs filed by the state of Illinois and local governments defending gun and magazine bans.
Bishop reviews the debate over a bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Tuesday to limit where Illinoisans can file constitutional challenges to state laws and executive orders. Of 102 counties, the law effective immediately limits cases to only Sangamon and Cook counites. Opponents say the measure is tyrannical.
Bishop reviews a report from Wirepoints showing Illinois lost 70,000 jobs since 2019 when Gov. J.B. Pritzker took office.
Bishop talks with Springfield YMCA Communications Director Lou Bart about concerns raised online over the use of locker rooms by individuals who identify as transgender.
Bishop flashes back to a year ago of Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussing first responder pension consolidation. Last month the Illinois Supreme Court accepted to hear a challenge to the law brought by some local pension funds.
Bishop shares recent comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker about the budget and the legislator pay raises therein and some asking whether the pay raises are constitutional.
Bishop delves into the latest questions around the FBI's handling of confidential source material concerning alleged bribery involving President Biden and his family.
Bishop shares some recent comments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and others in the context of continued instances of violent crime in the Windy City.
Bishop reviews some of the arguments the city of Chicago filed Monday in the consolidated cases challenging Illinois and local gun and magazine bans.
Bishop shares some of his escape to Sullivan, Missouri over the weekend to take in the natural wonders of caves.
Bishop reads a statement from the YMCA in Springfield reacting to "rumors" that transgender individuals are allowed in restrooms aligned with their gender identity.
Bishop talks with reporter William J. Kelly about the headlines out of Chicago this past weekend.
Bishop discusses some of the latest concerns about how various social media outlets continue to modify their content moderation policies.
From the deadline for Illinois governments to file briefs defending gun bans to compliance rates of the ATF's pistol stabilizing brace rule, Bishop reviews a slew of stories impacting the Second Amendment
Bishop talks about naturalization ceremonies, graduation season with students impacted by COVID lockdown and takes phone calls.
Bishop reviews a couple of stories about terrifying technology: A simulation of an AI equipped drone killing a human operator and Amazon having to settle for lax policies on Ring Doorbell and Alexa device data.
Bishop takes calls answer the question "what is your best and worst concert experience?"
Bishop reviews the back and forth of Matt Walsh's documentary "What Is A Woman?" being temporarily suppressed on Twitter. Update, Musk shares video saying "Every parent should watch this. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1664609193230204929
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear a pension consolidation lawsuit. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a union a company sued for damaging company property during a strike.
Bishop reviews an Illinois state agency's "public service announcement" encouraging people to wear orange Friday to raise awareness about gun violence, but the campaign seems to originate from national gun control groups. This as next week, the first round of briefings in litigation against Illinois' gun ban are expected in a federal appeals court.
Bishop talks with singer/songwriter Avery Kern, who performs the original song "Better Than Mine" More information at: averykernmusic.com
Bishop revisits some of the debate from the Chicago City Council about $51 million to fund housing for undocumented migrant care. Callers react.
Bishop shares a moment from NASA's Wednesday's forum that showed a UFO they said was typical of what they see across the world that they have yet to be able to explain.
Bishop reviews how a debt ceiling deal moving through the U.S. Congress could impact unspent COVID-19 relief tax dollars.
Bishop reviews some of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's tour across the state touting higher and K-12 education spending while saying he's looking for changes to the privately funded Invest In Kids school choice scholarship program.
Bishop reviews comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker about how to address crime while some say lax policing polices need to be reversed.
Bishop reviews some of the debate from the Chicago City Council about $51 million for migrant care.
Bishop reviews a recent New York Times report about Hunter Biden invoking a gun rights opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court in response to questions of drug use by a gun owner. He also airs a question posed to the White House about Biden corruption.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop takes calls about how the city of Springfield should deal with problem property landlords.
Bishop delivers The Springfield City Council Roundup, a review of Tuesday's committee of the whole dealing primarily with a proposed landlord registry.
Bishop shares comments from the debate around Illinois' planned annual state budget when it comes to the Local Government Distributive Fund and Personal Property Replacement Tax funds.
Bishop shares comments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and violence prevention advocate Tio Hardiman about the Memorial Holiday weekend violence.
Bishop takes calls about whether Illinois legislators should have given themselves a pay raise in the budget that passed early Saturday morning.
Bishop reviews some comments from Illinois legislators in the final hours of spring session focused on "climate change" and utility ethics.
Bishop talks with Ella, Hunter, Alyssa and Elijah, cast members of "Fiddler on the Roof" opening this weekend at The Muni. Get information and tickets at TheMuni.org
Bishop talks with Chicago-area reporter William J. Kelly about the Memorial Day holiday weekend violence in Chicago and takes callers about the situation.
Bishop reviews some of the debate around the Illinois state budget that passed the House early Saturday morning while taxpayers were asleep.
After the Memorial Holiday weekend, Bishop gives a brief overview of some of the latest happenings and non happenings in legislation and litigation concerning gun control measures in Illinois.
Bishop talks with Brad Miller and Matt Scherer about an upcoming fundraiser for the Explorers Post 300.
Bishop gives an overview of other legislation that advanced at the Illinois Statehouse and takes calls.
Residents looking to sue the state of Illinois on constitutional challenges to state law would only be able to file lawsuits in Sangamon and Cook counties in a measure ready to be sent to the governor. Bishop shares debate from the House floor and takes phone calls.
Bishop reviews the late night debate in the Illinois Senate to spend $50.6 billion dollars of $50.7 billion in estimated tax revenue with Republicans saying the plan is one sided and a kick in the teeth of their constituents.
Bishop talks with Kayla Graven with Downtown Springfield Inc. about the planned events in the downtown.
A 3,500 page budget bill dropped last night for how Illinois tax dollars will be spent. But, what about ethics reforms?
Bishop talks with state Rep. Wayne Rosenthal, R-Morrisonville, about the status of the state budget.
After Ron DeSantis launched his campaign, former President Donald Trump went into troll mode.
Bishop reviews some of the latest in the ongoing budget negotiations for how Illinoisans state tax dollars are to be spent.
Bishop shares President Joe Biden's emotional honoring of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting on the year anniversary and discusses the debate over gun control.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop takes calls about who should be the Republican nominee for President as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce he's running for the White House.
Bishop talks about the Illinois Legislature returning to Springfield to finish a budget. What are some of the driving costs that could impact taxpayer spending
Bishop shares some of the report Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released Tuesday highlighting a 5-year report that spanned 7 decades, included nearly 2,000 victims and more than 400 clergy. The Springfield Catholic Diocese responds.
Bishop discusses the latest in the ATF's pistol brace rule that was blocked by an injunction pending appeal. Who's impacted by this? What's the status of Illinois' gun ban challenges?
Bishop shares some of the debate from the Illinois Statehouse over a bill to allow for gender neutral multi-occupancy restrooms and takes a ton of calls on the issue from both sides of the debate.
Bishop shares a conversation with Brett Dallmeyer, a licensed fingerprint vendor, who shares concerns about Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Bishop talks with Springfield Alderman Shawn Gregory about city politics, the future of the Wyndham City Centre and more.
Bishop takes calls about a measure advancing at the Illinois Statehouse that would limit where a legal challenge can be filed against state laws to only Sangamon and Cook counties, instead of any of the other 100 county courts.
Bishop reviews the debate on the Illinois Senate floor over a bill that would limit residents who sue the state to filing their actions in only Sangamon or Cook counties, rather than any of the 100 other counties across the state.
Bishop gets reaction from U.S. LawShield's Kirk Evans about House Bill 676 that if passed and enacted would, among other things, set up a taskforce to evaluate requiring firearms owners to have insurance.
Bishop talks with John Boch from Guns Save Life about his effort to have people file complaints against two Illinois Supreme Court justices that as candidates took campaign cash from the governor and others who ended up being defendants in a challenge against Illinois gun and magazine ban.
Bishop reviews the latest in where Illinois' budget process is after lawmakers left for the weekend, blasting through their adjournment date.
Bishop shares a conversation with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, about the state's continued population decline, the nation's debt ceiling, the Durham report into the origins of the "Trump/Russia collusion" and the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
Bishop shares comments from Illinois Policy's Bryce Hill and U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood about the state's continued population decline.
Bishop talks with Randy Eccles of NPR Illinois about an upcoming forum with the Springfield Citizens' Club about "What’s Happening to Local News?"
Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William J. Kelly about his coverage of migrants staying at a luxury hotel there while Illinois state lawmakers advance a measure to allow DACA recipients to become law enforcement.
With just one day left of scheduled session, some Republicans criticized majority Democrats for not showing taxpayers how the plans to spend their money.
Bishop reviews the debate on the Illinois Senate floor of a bill that allows for multi-occupancy bathrooms to be gender neutral.
Bishop reviews some of the debate on a bill that cleared the Illinois General Assembly to allow for the firearms industry to be sued for alleged "deceptive practices."
Bishop talks with state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, about the end of sessionat the Illinois Statehouse.
Bishop shares debate about a bill at the Illinois that allows for some bathrooms to be gender neutral, including removing urinals. Callers react.
Bishop reviews new data on Illinois' continued population decline as some at the statehouse push for more subsidies to cover undocumented migrant health care
Bishop reviews debate around Illinois House Bill 218 that would make it illegal for the gun industry to advertise to children and paramilitary activities, among other things.
Bishop shares comments from attorney Jerry Stocks, who is representing state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, in the case challenging Illinois' gun ban, about the continued concerns of judicial integrity as two Illinois Supreme Court justices accepted $1 million each to their campaign funds from case defendant Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Bishop reviews the latest in the legal challenge of Illinois gun and magazine ban with the U.S. Supreme Court denying an emergency injunction with several cases consolidated in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the business community.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup, a review of Tuesday's Springfield City Council meeting.
Bishop airs highlights from both sides of the challenge against Illinois' gun and magazine ban. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul defends the law. Attorney Jerry Stocks represents state Rep. Dan Caulkins who brought the challenge.
Bishop delivers highlights of the arguments challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban as heard in the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday.
Bishop reviews the executive summary of the Durham Report on the origins of the Trump-Russia collusion investigation, and takes calls in response.
Bishop takes calls about new Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher firing the director of the Lincoln Public Library.=
Bishop provides highlights from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's inaugural address and airs some of the comments from his critics.
Bishop previews the Illinois Supreme Court hearing of the challenge against Illinois' gun and magazine ban set for this morning and the continued questions about conflicts of interest as two of the justices received sizable campaign contributions from main defendants in the case.
Bishop talks with Todd Vandermyde about the legal maneuvering against Illinois' gun and magazine ban, the number of Firearm Transfer Information Program numbers from injunction week and gun control legislation advancing at the Illinois Statehouse.
Bishop reviews numbers showing how many people bought firearms during the six-day injunction on Illinois' gun ban before a stay was issued as lawmakers continue to advance gun control legislation.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Peoria, Illinois, Friday to deliver a speech to Republicans. He declared a "war on woke" during his address. Bishop provides some highlights.
Bishop airs the video Illinois State Police released of an officer involved shooting earlier this month. This, as some at the Illinois Statehouse may be changing their minds on a prohibition of penalty enhancements following the shooting death of an off duty Chicago police officer.
Bishop reviews some of the latest legal maneuvering in the federal courts where an appeals court kept Illinois' gun and magazine ban in place while consolidating cases from the Southern and Northern districts. This, as the Illinois Supreme Court prepares for Tuesday's oral arguments in the state-level challenge.
Bishop talks with state Sen. Jason Plummer about legislation he filed to hold harmless those who bought guns during the week the state was enjoined from enforcing a gun and magazine ban. Plummer expects the law to be struck down, but said his bill is necessary for if the law is still in place pending ongoing litigation.
Bishop takes calls about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and reviews recent statements from state officials.
Bishop reviews the latest concerns around the end of Title 42 and the expected migrant flow to Illinois
Bishop reviews the status of the legal challenges to Illinois' gun and magazine ban heading into the weekend.
Bishop reviews Gov. J.B. Pritzker's response to whether he'll call a special session to deal with ethics reforms after the "ComEd Four" guilty verdicts. Republicans react.
Bishop reviews the Illinois House debate of Senate Bill 1909, a measure that would allow the Illinois Attorney General to bring deceptive practices charges against pregnancy care centers.
Bishop reviews some of the debate around Illinois House Bill 218 that would allow firearms manufacturers to be sued for "deceptive practices." The measure can now be taken up by the Illinois Senate.
Bishop airs comments from Illinois Senate Republicans alleging Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration entrapped gun buyers from during the six-day injunction against Illinois' gun and magazine ban. Pritzker responded.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey of the Springfield Business Journal about the latest happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop gets out the latest in the ongoing situation of migrants being sent from the southern border to Chicago and the expected cost to Illinois taxpayers.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup featuring new officials and a political dynamic that develops around the horseshoe.
Bishop reviews debate around House Bill 676, an omnibus measure at the Illinois Statehouse to, among other things, increase hunting restrictions to 1,000 yards from residences, change order of protection polices and contemplate insurance for gun ownership. Read the law here: https://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=676&GAID=17&GA=103&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=142510&SessionID=112https://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=112&GA=103&DocTypeId=HB&DocNum=676&GAID=17&LegID=142510&SpecSess=&Session=
Bishop gets the latest out in the filings responding the stay put on an injunction of Illinois' gun and magazine ban in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Bishop talks with Law Weapons and Supply owner Robert Bevis about his legal challenge of Naperville's and Illinois' gun and magazine ban now in front of the U.S. Supreme Court with a motion for an emergency injunction against the law. Find more about Law Weapons at https://lawweapons.org/
Bishop talks with Mike Thomas and Scott Dahl about an upcoming event to promote customer service and tourism in and around Springfield.
Bishop shares comments U.S. Rep. Sean Casten provided about what he said was a threat to democracy being "Constitutional Sheriffs" not willing to enforce the state's gun ban.
Bishop gives an overview of the arguments Illinois and the city of Naperville made to the U.S. Supreme Court with a request for an emergency injunction on the table. Read more here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/docketfiles/html/public/22a948.html
Bishop shares a conversation with attorney Thomas Maag about the Fifth Amendment arguments against Illinois' gun and magazine ban after state police said guns purchased during injunction week are illegal.
Bishop shares some comments and callers' reactions to Illinois State Police saying guns bought during the 6-day injunction are illegal.
Bishop takes calls about what were the most absurd COVID-19 policies from the last 3-plus years of pandemic executive edicts.
Bishop talks with Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson about Illinois State Police saying firearms purchased during the time an injunction was in place are illegal.
Bishop reviews some recent action in the Illinois Legislature as they have just two weeks left of spring session
Bishop gets out the latest in the litigation against Illinois' gun ban where Illinois State Police say anyone purchasing a gun during the six-day window of a preliminary injunction will be in possession of an illegal firearm come Jan. 1 if the gun ban is upheld.
Bishop talks with Nicole Guvenoz of GAT Guns in East Dundee about Illinois' gun ban being restored following a stay issued against a preliminary injunction.
Bishop talks with G.H. Merritt, chairman of New Illinois, about their conference this weekend in Quincy.
State Sen. Dave Syverson raised concern about the growing costs of Illinois' policy of subsidizing the health care costs of undocumented migrants living in Illinois.
Bishop talks with Springfield Alderman Chuck Redpath about what to expect for the incoming city council with new alderman and a new mayor.
A state Senator told his colleagues to "drop the pronoun crap" and that there are "only two genders" in response to a bill that removes gender-specific language from state law about who can get a Pap smear or prostate screening.
Bishop reviews the latest reaction to Illinois' gun and magazine ban being restored after the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay on the Southern District Court's preliminary injunction.
Bishop reviews the latest bill that cleared both chambers of the Illinois Legislature that limits tax resources to libraries that don't follow a national group's guidelines.
Bishop talks with Downtown Springfield Inc.'s Kayla Graven about upcoming events in and around downtown.
Bishop reviews the latest population trends in Illinois with IRS migration data showing taxpayers leaving while undocumented migrants move in
Bishop talks with @freedomssteel3746 's Todd Vandermyde with some of the latest analysis of the status of Illinois' gun and magazine ban in federal courts
Bishop shares the latest in the "ComEd Four" federal case where a jury handed down guilty verdicts. What does this mean for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan? What are Republicans looking for to shore up ethics?
Bishop reviews the latest in the litigations against Illinois' gun and magazine ban with an injunction against the state's ban preventing enforcement while Naperville's ban may be considered by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Bishop talks with Springfield Alderman Joe McMenamin about his past 12 years in office and gets his thoughts on the next 4 years ahead with a new mayor and new city council
Bishop takes calls about the transgender debate happening in statehouses across the country.
Bishop airs the 3-minute video President Joe Biden released this morning announcing he's running for a second term and takes listener's phone calls in reaction.
Bishop reviews some of the hearing with Illinois lawmakers about carbon capture and sequestration.
Bishop talks with Kourtney Redmond, the Illinois Director of the National African American Gun Association and former marine, about the questions he gets as a firearms instructor in the face of Illinois' ban on certain semi-automatic guns and magazines.
Bishop reviews the news that Fox has parted ways with Tucker Carlson. Was it because he like pineapple on his pizza? Was it because of the Dominion lawsuit? Jan. 6th coverage? Or is there something deeper here that actor Tim Robbins highlighted on Twitter?
Bishop revisits a conversation with Jeff Jarrett last week where Double J promised a 'guitar shot,' which wasn't clear to Bishop what that was ...
Bishop shares comments from callers and state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle about what kinds of ethics changes could come from the Illinois statehouse with the cloud of the "ComEd Four" trial closing this week.
Bishop reviews the status of a proposed Illinois Senate Bill that would limit the sale of Tannerite to Illinoisans that have a Fire Arm Owner Identification card.
Bishop talks with Springfield Lucky Horseshoes' Jamie Toole and Jeff Jarrett about upcoming baseball events in Springfield
Bishop talks with Kathleen Campbell, a Sangamon County resident who continues to track and raise concerns over a proposed CO2 pipeline through more than a dozen central Illinois counties.
Bishop reviews concerns raised by Illinois statehouse Republicans over estimated costs of nearly $1 billion state taxpayers could cover for undocumented migrants living in the state. A Democratic state Senator reacts to those concerns.
Bishop overviews the past week's happenings in the state and federal legal challenges against Illinois' gun ban.
Bishop talks with National Foundation for Gun Rights Director of Research and Policy Hannah Hill about the case Robert Bevis brought against the city of Naperville over the gun and magazine ban.
Bishop talks with Dr. Jane Orient, executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, about the latest COVID vaccine updates from the FDA and CDC
Bishop delves more into the back and forth of Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's comments in Springfield Wednesday and the Illinois Freedom Caucus' response.
Bishop talks with Roger Krahl with R Guns in Carpentersville about the impact on the state's gun owners, including veterans, from the gun and magazine ban. Find more about R Guns here: https://rguns.net/
Bishop airs some of Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's speech to the Illinois General Assembly Wednesday and provides some reaction from House Minority Leader Tony McCombine, R-Savanna, and state Sen. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal about the latest in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop discusses Chicago's mayor elect set to present to the Illinois Legislature while some continue discussions about bringing balance to the state's urban/rural power dynamic.
Bishop delivers the latest Springfield City Council Roundup focused on updates to the Illinois State Capitol building, and the plan for a sports complex in Springfield.
Bishop reviews the latest order from the Illinois Supreme Court one of several cases challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban. Story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_b24058ac-de2b-11ed-acf7-cb6a49ae90bf.html
Bishop shares a conversation with G-PAC's John Schmidt and gets out the latest in the Northern District of Illinois federal court where the Seventh Circuit denied the motion to block the law pending appeal in the Bevis v. Naperville case that includes a challenge of the statewide ban.
Bishop talks with John Scheller, marketing director for Sangamon County CASA, about the need for volunteers and upcoming events.
Bishop reviews the latest back and forth in the debate about Illinois' population decline.
Bishop talks with Ray Campbell, president of the Illinois Council of the Blind, about their efforts to allow people with visual disabilities to cast their votes electronically.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was in New York Monday pitching Illinois bonds to investors. Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski provides independent analysis and reaction.
Bishop talks about Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson planning to visit Springfield this week and asks whether violence prevention will be on the docket for discussion.
With the Illinois legislature returning to Springfield this week, one of the main issues they have to address is the budget that begins July 1. Bishop shares comments about the budgeting process from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Senate Minority Leader John Curran.
Bishop reviews recent testimony in an Illinois Senate Energy Committee about energy reliability
Bishop talks with Central Illinois Customer Service Association officials Steve Peralta and Mike Thomas about an upcoming networking event with a special keynote speaker. Details: https://www.cilcsa-springfield.com/
Bishop talks with retired Air National Guard Col. Mark Hurley about the real story behind the leak of top secret information and concerns about the rise of artificial intelligence.
Bishop takes your calls about the havoc that unruly groups caused in the streets of downtown Chicago over the weekend.
Bishop talks with attorney Thomas DeVore about the Illinois Supreme Court justices denying a motion for recusal in the challenge of Illinois' gun and magazine ban, and discusses the amicus brief he filed in the Macon County case.
Bishop updates the latest in the federal challenges against Illinois gun and magazine ban. Transcript from Wednesday's hearing: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/firearmspolicycoalition/pages/6708/attachments/original/1681588201/Barnett_v_Raoul_MPI_Hearing_Transcript.pdf
Bishop gets out the latest in the recusal/disqualification motion that was denied for two Illinois Supreme Court justices who received campaign contributions from main defendants in the case challenging Illinois' gun ban
Bishop talks with Kellyanne Conway ahead of her keynote speech at the Sangamon County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner May 3 in Springfield.
Bishop talks with Dane Harrel, one of the plaintiffs in the Harrel v. Raoul case challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban.
Bishop reviews some of the latest in the challenges against Illinois' Firearm Owner's ID card.
Bishop reports out the latest in the legal arguments in state and federal courts challenging Illinois' gun and magazine ban.
Bishop talks with Lori Ann McCabe who is performing Linda Ronstadt's songbook at The Legacy Theatre in Springfield this weekend. Tickets: AtTheLegacy.com
Bishop takes calls about whether they boycott things that may get super-political, or take certain positions.
Bishop takes calls in reaction to plaintiffs predicting a federal judge will overturn Illinois gun and magazine ban.
Bishop airs some of the comments from Democratic party officials about Chicago being selected as the host city for the 2024 Democratic National Committee's Convention. Callers react.
Bishop shares some of the reaction from various plaintiffs groups after Wednesday's hearing in federal court for the Southern District of Illinois. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_7ce72514-d98a-11ed-a429-b7761ed13692.html
Bishop shares some of the arguments he witnessed from the federal court hearing of the challenge against Illinois' gun ban. Read more here: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_7ce72514-d98a-11ed-a429-b7761ed13692.html
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop reviews clips from a recent interview former President Donald Trump had with Fox's Tucker Carlson.
Bishop delivers The Springfield City Council Roundup focused on the propose sports complex planned for the capital city.
Bishop takes calls to get predications from listeners about the possible outcome from today's federal hearing of the challenge against Illinois' gun and magazine ban.
Bishop provides a retrospective of the passage of Illinois' ban on semi-automatic weapons and magazines leading up to the lawsuits being filed with today the day the law is in federal court facing Second Amendment challenges
Bishop reviews several stories about how words are being characterized in science, in schools, or by law enforcement.
Bishop shares some moments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Monday talk at Harvard University where he took questions about spending on politics and denies Illinois' population continues to decline.
Bishop talks with Jay Shanle with Conns Hospitality about their upcoming 13th annual Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival Sept. 2nd at the Inn at 835.
Bishop reviews the latest news about Illinois' energy generation, including moves toward more nuclear power.
Bishop shares a recent article published in the Chicago Tribune by Drs. Cory Franklin and Robert Weinstein about excess mortality in the U.S. 15% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Bishop reviews some of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's comments about gun control and gets a preview from Illinois State Rifle Association's Richard Pearson of Wednesday's hearing challenging the state's gun ban in federal court.
Bishop shares a conversation with Thomas Haine, Madison County State's Attorney, about 33 state's attorneys joining state Rep. Dan Caulkins' challenge of Illinois' gun and magazine ban at the Illinois Supreme Court.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Friday threw cold water on Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's idea of bringing about a financial transaction tax to help they city pay its debt.
Bishop talks about France saying they may "reduce dependence" on the U.S. Dollar, a trend alarming many, as the debate about whether digital currencies should be centralized or decentralized.
Bishop reviews last week's incident of college simmer Riley Gaines being assaulted by transgender rights activists and takes calls about the issue of whether transgender women should be allowed to compete in women's sports.
Bishop shares comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker showing support for the expelled Tennessee lawmakers and takes calls with reaction.
Bishop shares some comments from "Jim," who talks about a complaint filed to the Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board against Illinois Supreme Court justices over campaign contributions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Bishop reviews the latest phase to kick in for Illinois' gun ban today as the state will be in federal court Wednesday to defend the law against Second Amendment charges.
Bishop airs some of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's comments following elections in Chicago, Springfield, local school board races and even the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Bishop talks with Josh Witkowski from Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources about how hunters in Illinois will be impacted by Illinois' gun ban starting Monday.
Bishop reviews moments from an Illinois Senate Appropriations Committee hearing about the unknown costs of ending cash bail if the suspended law is enacted.
Bishop reviews what happened in Tennessee yesterday around the debate on gun control and takes calls
Bishop previews some of the major issues concerning Illinois' gun and magazine ban next week starting with Monday the prohibition of having certain guns and magazines in public and the federal court hearing in East St. Louis Wednesday.
Bishop reviews a recently filed lawsuit in Sangamon County Circuit Court where a labor union leader is suing a Democratic political action committee, alleging the committee called the union leader "anti-Black," a "salve master" and more.
Bishop talks with Springfield Mayor-elect Misty Buscher about her plans as she prepares to take the office.
Bishop delivers a special Thursday Council Roundup as Tuesday's meeting was postponed to Wednesday. A major focus was what to do with the Wyndham City City.
Bishop airs Gov. J.B. Pritzker's comments about the state's gun ban being "just the beginning" and his assertion the "Second Amendment has limits" as he is set to defend the law in federal court next week. Callers react.
Bishop reviews some of the next phase of Illinois' gun and magazine ban kicking in April 10 and shares analysis from @freedomssteel3746 gun rights advocate Todd Vandermyde
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop opens the phones for reaction to former President Donald Trump arraignment Tuesday.
Bishop airs the latest comments Gov. J.B. Pritzker made about Illinois' reported population decline and takes a few calls.
Republicans called it "shenanigans" when there weren't enough Democrats in the Illinois House chamber to advance legislation. One Democrat responds, saying he was there, but left in the 20 minutes before vote verification was completed.
Bishop reviews the latest back and forth over whether Illinois Supreme Court justices that received large campaign contributions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker should recuse themselves.
Bishop takes a look at some of the election outcomes from Illinois' capitol city Springfield to the Windy City of Chicago. How was voter turnout?
Bishop reviews the back and forth from Tuesday's historic day of former President Donald Trump being arraigned
Bishop takes a slew of calls about protests in Tennessee and elsewhere urging for more gun control
Bishop opens the phones for listeners to sound off on the impending arraignment of former President Donald Trump.
Bishop shares separate conversations with McHenry County State's Attorney Troy Owens and attorney Thomas Maag about the upcoming Southern District of Illinois hearing challenging Illinois' gun ban.
Bishop talks with McHenry County State's Attorney Troy Owens about the latest hearing in that case challenging the state's gun ban in the Norther District of Illinois federal courts.
Bishop talks with Regan Deering, a candidate for the Mt. Zion school board, about the importance of Tuesday's local elections.
Bishop talks with Illinois state Rep. Jed Davis, R-Newark, about the ethics complaint Illinois House Republicans are filing to investigate what Davis called "shenanigans" from two Fridays ago where Democrats not in the chamber were marked as voting for legislation.
Bishop talks with The Center Square's Brett Rowland about the latest "ComEd Four" evidence presented to the jury in Chicago federal court.Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_5006d60a-d261-11ed-b444-bfe4f36b815c.html
Bishop shares a conversation with Attorney Thomas Maag, who secured an injunction against the state from suspending Firearm Owner ID cards of people who are arrested, not convicted. The state is expected to appeal.
Bishop looks at three different studies comparing Illinois with other states on change of Gross Domestic Product, reliance on taxes for revenue and the impacts of cigarette taxes on smuggling.
Bishop looks at what OPEC+'s announcement of oil production cuts could mean for drivers filling up in Illinois.
Bishop reviews the latest filings in the case attorney Tom DeVore has against Illinois' gun ban in state-level court. Separately, a state court found Illinois' policy of suspending Firearm Owner Identification Cards when someone is arrested is unconstitutional.
Bishop unpacks the latest in the challenge of Illinois' gun ban in the Illinois Supreme Court with plaintiffs motioning to have two justices that received campaign contribution from lead defendants to recuse themselves. One justice candidate had previously acknowledged problems with perceived bias.
Bishop opens up the phone lines to take calls in response to the indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Bishop reviews some of the legislative action in the Illinois Senate this week with a state senator having to apologize for swearing on the Senate floor during debate.
Bishop revisits Illinois' continued population decline with Gov. J.B. Pritzker denying the stats while lawmakers on both sides of the aisle see the state shrinking.
Bishop gets some to some of the latest in filings the state made in the McHenry County case challenging Illinois' gun ban and airs Gov. J.B. Pritzker's comments in response to how to collect gun data across the state.
Bishop reviews the latest reaction in the unprecedented indictment of former President Donald Trump and takes a few calls.
The U.S. Census released county level population estimates that shows not only is Cook County the second largest loser of people from the most recent year's analysis, but 92 of Illinois' 102 counties are losing population. Bishop shares Gov. J.B. Pritzker's response to whether he still thinks Illinois is growing rather than shrinking.
Bishop talks with Springfield YMCA's Lou Bart about the myriad events coming up including the inaugural Y Ninja event later this summer.
Bishop talks with Bob Fioretti, a former Chicago alderman, about the upcoming election for Chicago mayor.
Bishop shares a conversation with Donna Hopwood, a candidate for Springfield Dist. 186 school board, about her candidacy and reaction to be being targeted by the Democratic Party of Illinois.
Bishop reviews what Gov. J.B. Pritzker had to say ahead of Wednesday's Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day with various speakers addressing gun owners, takes a call and hears some of the debate that spilled out in the halls of congress.
Bishop talks with Steve Wheeler, organizer for Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, and Vietnam-era veteran Philip Helt about their upcoming trip to Washington D.C.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup with a focus on rail relocation construction
Bishop airs just some of the video evidence federal prosecutors released late Tuesday in the "ComEd Four" trial alleging nearly a decade of pay to play politics allegedly involving former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Bishop reviews what happened late last week on the Illinois House floor where Republicans used a procedural move to reveal Democrats absent from the chamber despite their votes being recorded.
Bishop previews what could be thousands of Illinois gun owners marching down the streets of Illinois' capitol city of Springfield today and what they'll likely be talking about.
Bishop talks with Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce President Mike Murphy about the state's latest "Back to Business" grants program.
Bishop reviews some of the nearly 300 bills passed in just three days by the Illinois House with comments from minority Republicans about Illinois being a "woke dumpster fire."
Bishop talks with Calvin Pitts about his write-in campaign for Springfield's Ward 5 election
Bishop reviews some of the latest audio evidence released by federal prosecutors in the trial against the so-called "ComEd Four" where former House Speaker Michael Madigan is central theme.
Bishop reviews the latest filings from the four plaintiffs groups against Illinois' gun ban in the Southern District of Illinois federal courts. Program note: No live show Monday or Tuesday. Back live Wednesday.
Bishop airs more of a debate around a bill that passed the Illinois House Wednesday that would level penalties against employers for impeding a strike.
Bishop talks with officials from Hope School about their upcoming "Hopeful Futures Gala" set for April 1 in Springfield.
Bishop shares a conversation with Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock about bills advancing at the statehouse concerning "gender neutral" language and Gov. J.B. Pritzker's eye on local school board elections.
Bishop shares a conversation with attorney Thomas DeVore about the latest in his challenge against Illinois' gun and magazine ban.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about what's happening in and around the Springfield Business Community
Bishop takes your calls about whether the possible indictment against Trump is political.
Bishop delivers The Springfield City Council Roundup touching on zoning, energy, trash cans, pensions and more.
Bishop reviews some of the happenings at the Illinois statehouse, including bills that passed the House and debate around proposed bills dealing with prisoner release.
Bishop airs some of the debate from different groups demonstrating in Springfield on the issue of abortion.
Bishop reviews the latest out of the state-level case in Effingham County challenging Illinois gun and magazine ban where a judge denied the state's motion to suspend proceeding pending action on a separate case in front of the Illinois Supreme Court while quashing a subpoena. There's also an update on the case out of McHenry County where the state's attorney there is suing over the gun ban. That case was previously moved from state court to federal court. The judge there told the state to try again in a motion to judge the case on pleadings.
Bishop reflects on three years after Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order with reaction from Pritzker, a state representative and a researcher
Bishop talks with Ret. Air Force Col. Mark Hurley about the growing opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies and the importance of focusing on the a digital bill of rights.
Bishop reviews more tapes released by federal prosecutors in the ongoing case against the "ComEd Four."
Bishop talks live with state Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Chicago, about the status of the state's gun ban and how to stem violence, the ongoing revelations from secret recordings of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and several bills he's sponsoring at the Illinois statehouse.
Bishop presents the latest back and forth in the litigation against Illinois' gun ban, including reaction from Todd Vandermyde about Monday's comment from the Illinois Attorney General.
Bishop shares more in the conversation he had about the state's pension system being impacted by the ongoing banking turmoil.
Bishop airs some of the tapes federal prosecutors released in the trial of the "ComEd Four" showing how former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan would give "assignments" to his close confidant Michael McClain
Bishop reviews and takes your calls about the latest headlines around former President Donald Trump saying he expects to be arrested Tuesday in New York over what's expected to be campaign finance violations.
Bishop shares responses to Freedom of Information Act requests from the Illinois State Police and Illinois Attorney General about what the guidance of enforcing Illinois' gun ban is following a Macon County judge's final judgement the law is unconstitutional and reviews some of the latest filings in the Southern District U.S. Courts challenging the ban.
Bishop delves into the questions of how the recent bank turmoil may be impacting Illinois various public employee pension funds.
Bishop reviews some of the latest out of the 'ComEd Four' trial with former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's voice heard on recordings entered as evidence in the case.
Bishop gives a first blush of the dozens of pages of answers the state filed in federal court to the allegations Illinois' gun ban violates the Second Amendment. More to come on that! He also reviews a FAQ from Illinois State Police and the Illinois Attorney General upset at credit card companies.
Bishop reviews some of the reporting from the opening arguments by prosecutors in the "ComEd Four" trial alleging corruption at the Illinois statehouse involving former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Bishop talks in studio with state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, about his questions surrounding unemployment fraud, the importance of the audit commission and reaction to the perceived conflicts of interest.
Bishop talks with Bob Fioretti, a former Chicago Alderman and an attorney, about the perceived conflict of interest when politicians give political contributions to judges.
Bishop talks with Zach Kerker, VP of Brand Experience and Advocacy with Springfield Clinic, about the latest in the case involving Blue Cross Blue Shield
Bishop gives a brief review of what happened on this day three years ago in Illinois' response to COVID-19 and how there are still unanswered questions about unemployment fraud.
Bishop covers the latest in the litigation of Illinois' gun ban including Illinois sheriffs filing their opposition to the law and Gov. J.B. Pritzker's continued insistence there's no there there from his $1 million donation to each of two supreme court justice candidates.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal about business happenings in and around Springfield.
Bishop reviews a couple of different resolutions at the Illinois statehouse that touches on separate issues.
Bishop delivers The Springfield City Council Roundup about the city's finances, new fire stations, debt forgiveness and more
Bishop gets out some of the latest in the debate over gun control in Illinois and beyond.
Bishop reviews yesterday's hearing in front of the Illinois Supreme Court over no-cash bail.
Bishop talks with American Bail Coalition Executive Director Jeff Clayton about the oral arguments challenging Illinois' end to cash bail in front of the the Illinois Supreme Court today.
Bishop talks with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood about the status of the nation's financial institutions, COVID-19 orgins, China and Ukraine and the FBI.
Bishop talks with attorney Thomas DeVore with an update on his cases challenging Illinois' gun ban and other issues.
Bishop shares comments from Illinois Bankers Association Vice President Ben Jackson in the aftermath of two major banks collapsing.
Bishop gives a brief preview of the "ComEd Four" that go on trial with jury selection today
Bishop revisits Gov. J.B. Pritzker's response to the question of judicial integrity in the state's gun-ban challenge and takes your calls.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker was asked Monday about the no-cash bail law set to be heard Tuesday at the Illinois Supreme Court.
Bishop talks with retired Air Force Col. Mark Hurley with reaction to recent bank failures, COVID-19 impacts and the need for an understanding of our digital identity.
Bishop talks with Chatham Village President Dave Kimsey about a couple of advisory questions in front of Chatham village voters about cannabis.
Bishop talks with the organizers for the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon about the upcoming race in downtown Springfield.
Bishop gets out the latest financial headlines early Monday morning after Friday's collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
Bishop previews some of the arguments expected at Tuesday's Illinois Supreme Court hearing over no-cash bail.
Questions continue about how Illinois State Police are enforcing Illinois' gun and magazine ban enforced after the Macon County court in a final judgement earlier this week ruled the ban unconstitutional. That ruling is pending an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court.
Bishop talks with Mike Murphy and Melissa Horn with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce about the upcoming small business awards with nominations closing March 31.
Bishop shares a moment U.S. Rep. Darren LaHood had sharing he was the subject of an FBI FISA search. Separately, the FBI's capturing of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan expected, but only in the courtroom.
Bishop reviews the lates back and forth over questions of court integrity following news of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's million-dollar donation to Illinois Supreme Court justices set to hear challenges to no-cash bail and the state's gun ban where Pritzker is the top defendant.
Bishop talks with his colleague Brett Rowland, investigative reporter for The Center Square, about the bribery case involving one of the state's largest utilities and connected utility officials, lobbyists and former state lawmakers.
Bishop talks with Jim Mathes and Karen Hirstein about the upcoming Vietnam Veterans Annual Vigil event May 5, 6 & 7.
Several state lawmakers were joined by the Illinois State Rifle Association arguing Friday's Macon County ruling the state's gun ban is unconstitutional is statewide and state police should make clear they are not enforcing the law.
Bishop discusses Gov. J.B. Pritzker's response to his question about whether two justices he gave $1 million each should recuse themselves in upcoming cases on no-cash bail and the state's gun ban where he's a lead defendant. State Rep. Dan Caulkins, the lead plaintiff in the gun ban case also reacts to whether the justices should recuse.
Bishop delivers The Springfield City Council Roundup focusing on debt forgiveness and more.
Bishop talks with Illinois Times reporter Scott Reeder about his latest article about "Debt and Donations" Read more: https://www.illinoistimes.com/springfield/debts-and-donations/Content?oid=16552171
In a brief Capitol Roundup, Bishop shares some moments from an Illinois Senate Committee about Illinois Senate Bill 1392 to allow lawsuits over "manipulated" content
Bishop reviews the controversy of two Illinois Supreme Court justices getting $1 million each from Gov. J.B. Pritzker before being elected. Pritzker is now top defendant in two high profile cases. Chris Forsyth with The Judicial Integrity Project says any hint of conflict leads to a conflict of interest and judges should recuse themselves in such instances.
Bishop airs the back and forth over never-before-seen footage from the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol
Bishop reviews legislation that could come up in the days ahead as lawmakers advance 'shell bill' is made
Bishop talks with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra about their upcoming performance of "Star Wars and Beyond."
Bishop talks with Moving Pillsbury Forward's Chris Richmond about a mystery developing around a cartoon character used for decades by the company.
Bishop reviews some recent headlines from across the country and in Illinois dealing with firearms.
Bishop gets out the latest in the Macon County case against Illinois' gun ban with the Illinois Supreme Court posting the schedule for briefs and oral arguments scheduled the second week of May. But, there are some raising questions about conflicts of interest among two supreme court justices.
Bishop airs some of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker responding to whether he's aiming for the White House while former President Donald Trump lays out some big policy ideas.
Bishop talks with Ret. Air Force Col. Mark Hurley about recent discussions of books and gets into the need for a digital bill of rights
Bishop airs some of the comments Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made on CBS Sunday about local school board races and takes calls.
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.
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_7a3d01e2-ba1a-11ed-901e-539ab3ab9522.html
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bishop shares a conversation with Todd Vandermyde about the state's filing in federal court against a motion for preliminary injunction.
Bishop goes a bit deeper into the arguments filed by the state of Illinois in defense of the gun ban and registry.
Bishop reviews some of the recent headlines out of Chicago after the city's primary mayoral election.
Bishop talks with Phil Melin, executive director of Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse-Illinois about Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
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
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.
Nearly three years into the start of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's COVID-19 mandates, he is asked to reflect on any regrets.
Bishop touches on some of the latest happenings in litigation against Illinois' gun and magazine ban.
Springfield Business Journal Publisher Michelle Ownbey discusses various happenings in and around the Springfield business community
Bishop talks with Dr. Shaon Hines with the Illinois Association of Naturopathic Physicians about their efforts to become licensed in Illinois.
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.
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 voters selected two candidates in Tuesday's primary to head to the April runoff election and incumbent Lori Lightfoot is not one of them.
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
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.
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/
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.
Bishop talks with Chicago reporter William Kelly about today's mayoral primary where he provides his predictions that incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot will get help from the jail vote to advance to the April runoff.
Bishop gets out the latest in the debate over Illinois' end of no-cash bail that has been halted pending an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court
Bishop shares the latest news of the Illinois National Guard receiving the DoD guidance about rescinding the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Bishop shares some of the measure being offered up at the Illinois statehouse concerning self defense, including a measure from state Sen. Neil Anderson that requires lawmakers to take firearms courses if they file gun control bills.
Bishop reviews the filing in the federal court from the Illinois Sheriffs' Association opposing the state's gun and magazine ban.
Bishop talks in studio with retired U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Hurley about his experience with the COVID-19 vaccine mandates and what the military needs to start thinking about when discussing reinstatement and readiness.
Bishop reviews some of the recent headlines about COVID-19, including the status of the lab leak theory and SNL airing Woody Harrelson's joke about "drug cartel" colluding with the media
Bishop shares comments from Tom DeVore and Jerry Stocks, attorneys in separate challenges to Illinois gun ban, about their motives in how they're handling their cases.
Bishop reviews the latest in the federal challenges against Illinois' gun ban where a judge Friday set a briefing schedule and a hearing for April 12 for the four cases in the southern district.
Illinois Times reporter Scott Reeder joins Bishop to talk about a couple of stories he recently published about Springfield city government and that Illinois balloon that may have been shot down by the U.S. military.
Some at the Illinois statehouse are looking to increase the wage of tipped workers to the full minimum wage with tips on top. A state lawmakers who is in the restaurant business pushes back on the idea.
Bishop shares a warning from Illinois State Police about a "National Day of Hate" and discusses a recent executive order from Gov. J.B. Pritzker changing the name of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to include the Office of Homeland Security.
Bishop reviews the latest credit rating for Illinois' debt and share reaction from Truth In Accounting founder and CEO Sheila Weinberg.
Bishop presents a myriad of updates on legal challenges to Illinois' gun and magazine ban, ammo taxes out of Cook County and legislation filed to void Illinois Firearm Owner Identification card.
Bishop reviews the moments from this week's Springfield City Council meeting where Alderman Shawn Gregory demanded respect from others during discussion on securing public funds for a nonprofit project near his ward.
Bishop reviews the findings of a report by Wirepoints looking into the homicide rates and totals for the nation's most populated cities.
Bishop delves into both sides of the debate about what is "woke" and "equity" in education and elsewhere, takes your calls and reveals what's being discussed at the Illinois statehouse around the idea of gender-neutral multi-stall bathrooms.
With the four different state-level challenges of Illinois gun ban advancing, Bishop shares conversations with the two attorneys on the same side of the debate differing on how to challenge the law.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the business community.
Bishop talks with Springfield Assistant Chief of Police Joshua Stuenkel about a list placing the city on a list among dangerous cities.
Bishop airs highlights from a more than 4 hour Springfield City Council meeting about the city's budget
Bishop shares some of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's response to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' visit to Illinois this week.
Bishop gets to the latest in distinctions being made among the possible consolidations of state-level cases and the possible consolidation of federal cases against Illinois' gun ban
Bishop talks with Katie Mendenhall-Wilson and Terry Blome about an upcoming fundraiser for the local 4H club.
Bishop gets out the latest in the challenge of Illinois' no cash bail law and takes calls about how to best combat violent crime.
Bishop talks with Paul Palazzolo with the Sangamon County Republicans about their Lincoln Day Dinner event with planned speaker Kellyanne Conway.
Bishop reviews the ruling out of the Norther District of Illinois upholding Illinois' and Naperville's gun ban, talks with Guns Save Life founder John Boch and takes your calls.
Bishop shares highlights from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' visit to Illinois Monday while President Joe Biden makes a surprise visit to Ukraine
Bishop talks with Tim Butler, the new president of the Illinois Railroad Association about rail safety investments, the importance of Illinois in the rail universe and more
Bishop shares some moments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's tour across Illinois where he answer's questions about tax increases and the 2024 presidential election.
Bishops shares comments from Democratic state Sen. Celina Villanueva about her bill to allow undocumented migrants to vote in school board elections and gets reaction from Republican state Sen. Terri Bryant.
Bishop shares conversations with Todd Vandermyde @freedomssteel3746 and Dan Eldridge of Maxon Shooter's about a federal judge denying the state's request for a delayed response to a challenge of Illinois' gun ban.
Bishop talks with Katlynn from the Chatham Area Public Library about this year's murder mystery coming up in just weeks.
Bishop takes your calls about this week's Springfield city council meeting dustup over debt forgiveness
Bishop talks with Mike Krcil and Keith Wilson who are part of The Spencer Theatre Company's production of "The Mouse Trap" this weekend at the Hoogland Center for the Arts
Bishop reviews some headlines from the Chicago Bears closing on the property in Arlington Heights.
Bishop reviews some of what Gov. J.B. Pritzker previewed from his budget address Wednesday, and reaction from both sides of the aisle.
Bishop shares a conversation with Mark Oliva with the National Shooting Sports Foundation about their challenge to Illinois' gun ban.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, the publisher of the Springfield Business Journal about business happenings in and around the capital city.
Bishop takes your calls about who should be the Republican nominee for President of the United States.
Bishop presents The Springfield City Council Roundup featuring more back and forth about debt forgiveness for the Wyndham and more
Bishop reviews some of what state lawmakers are looking for in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget address set for noon Wednesday.
Bishop shares the latest steps in state-level challenges to Illinois' gun an magazine ban that seeks to consolidate four cases that all have temporary restraining orders against the state from enforcing the measure on named plaintiffs.
Bishop talks with Randy Hultgren with the Illinois Bankers Association about check scams consumers should watch out for.
Bishop talks with Rebecca Clark, manager of the Illinois State Fair about a Grandstand act and more
Bishop talks with Springfield Alderman Joe McMenamin about the latest back and forth in the debate about the city forgiving debt for the Wyndham City Centre.
Bishop shares an explanation from state Sen. Chapin Rose about his bill titled "If This Is Such A Good Idea, Let's Start With You Act" to require windmills and solar farms in Chicago.
With the unprecedented news of the U.S. shooting down three unidentified flying objects over the skies of North America, Bishop asks you what you think they are.
Bishop reviews the status of three federal cases challenging Illinois' gun ban and shares a conversation with attorney Thomas Maag about the latest order from a federal judge telling the state to produce a list of 'each and every item banned'
Bishop talks with Springfield Alderman Shawn Gregory about various issues from city hall, including fees being waived unilaterally, redlight cameras and more.
Bishop takes your calls about four objects being shot down from over North American skies in the span of eight days.
Bishop gets to the latest update from the IRS about how federal taxes will be impacted by state rebates people in states like Illinois got last year.
Bishop talks with Dean Graven about some of the proposals for updated building codes from city hall and the Illinois state legislature.
Bishop reviews the latest in lawsuits against Illinois' gun ban with a fourth temporary restraining order issued against enforcement against thousands of gun owners and dozens of gun stores.
Bishop reviews the latest from a late Sunday night Pentagon news conference about objects being shot down over the skies of North America. Four objects have been shot down in eight days.
Bishop shares moments from an endorsement event where Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder picked up the endorsement of former Mayor Mike Houston, and takes questions about unilateral debt relief for the Wyndham City Centre.
Bishop reviews some of an Illinois House hearing from Thursday about Illinois' Teachers' Retirement System.
Bishop takes your calls about a proposal at the Illinois statehouse to allow for undocumented residents to cast votes in local school board races.
Bishop reviews the prospect of a fourth temporary restraining order expected in a state-level challenge against Illinois' gun and magazine ban and shares comments from some behind different federal cases
Bishop talks with Taylor Stevens, a local community leader being recognized for volunteer work and more.
Bishop reviews some of the latest in the bevy of lawsuits against Illinois' gun ban and takes a listener's call.
Bishop talks with attorney Jerry Stocks, who argued the case against Illinois' gun and magazine ban in Macon County where he secured at temporary restraining order.
Bishop talks with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, about the president's State of the Union address, oversight of the intelligence community, the Chinese spy balloon, handling of classified documents and more.
Bishop talks with Illinois State Rifle Association's Richard Pearson about the status of the federal lawsuits against Illinois' gun and magazine ban and how taxpayers are paying for the state to defend the law
Bishop reviews the latest court action being a third temporary restraining order out of Macon County in the myriad lawsuits in state and federal court against Illinois' gun ban that was enacted less than a month ago.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, about happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop takes your calls in reaction to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech.
Bishop talks with Springfield Area Home Builders Association about their Home Expo coming up next week.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup focused on a closed door meeting about a debt to the utility being waived for the Wyndham City Centre.
With several courts across the country reversing some gun regulation in line with last year's U.S. Supreme Court ruling out of New York, some at the Illinois statehouse see talks about the issue continue as Illinois' gun ban faces a slew of legal challenges.
Bishop reviews some of what President Joe Biden had to say at this year's State of the State speech, including a moment a divided congress heckled the president.
Bishop airs recent statements from Gov. J.B. Pritzker about upcoming school board races and revisits comments from Awake Illinois about why they're getting involved.
Bishop talks with Springfield Alderman Chuck Redpath about the city's proposed budget and more.
Bishop takes your calls about whether you'll watch President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address tonight.
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.
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.
Bishop takes calls about professional surfer Bethany Hamilton pushing back against the World Surf League opening up the women's category to transgender women.
Bishop reviews a case out of Oklahoma where a judge ruled it's unconstitutional to prohibit marijuana users from exercising their Second Amendment.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
Bishop reviews some of the debate on the Illinois House floor as lawmakers approve updated rules for the new 103rd Illinois General Assembly.
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.
A recent report shows Illinoisans are second in the nation for paying fines and fees to governments.
Bishop reviews some of latest moments from hearings in Washington D.C. over COVID-19 relief spending and the southern border.
Bishop breaks down the latest in the ongoing challenges over gun rights in Illinois and elsewhere.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey of the Springfield Business Journal about happenings in and around the business community.
Bishop talks with Tara and Jim with Impact Life about a virtual blood drive underway for blood donations
Bishop presents The Council Roundup review of Tuesday's Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole.
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
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.
Bishop talks with Don Tracy, the chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, about the future of the national and state GOP.
Bishop talks live with Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette to get his reaction to the video showing Memphis police brutally beat a man.
Bishop gives the back and forth from separate attorneys in a Macon County case filed against Illinois' gun ban.
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.
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 confirm they are enforcing the state's gun ban as some worry about the next steps.
Bishop talks with Rhonda Ezell with Chicago Guns Matter about some of the latest court action against Illinois' gun ban.
Bishop talks with state Rep. Dan Caulkins to get the latest on his challenge of the state's gun ban
Bishop talks with Phillip K. Howard, author of 'Not Accountable: Rethinking the Constitutionality of Public Employee Unions'
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.
Bishop goes through the latest in the federal and state cases filed to block Illinois' gun ban.
Bishop reviews some of the latest headlines covered throughout the show and takes calls
Illinois' attorney general filed their response to the challenge over implementing no cash bail in the state. Bishop gives the background and the latest.
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.
Bishop reviews the latest state-level challenge over Illinois' gun and magazine ban coming from McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kennealley's office.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meta says they are going to lift former President Donald Trump's prohibition of getting on Facebook. Should he?
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.
From cash balances to pension costs, Bishop talks with Springfield Budget Director Bill McCarty about the proposed city budget
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.
Bishop talks with Shannon Adcock with Awake Illinois about a recent event space withdrawing amid threats and upcoming school board races.
Bishop reviews some of the voices from Tuesday's DuPage County Board hearing where residents spoke about the sheriff not enforcing Illinois gun ban.
Bishop shares conversations with some of the plaintiffs behind the latest federal lawsuit against Illinois' gun ban
Bishop talks with Matt Scherer about the Springfield City Council eying prohibiting 'electric surfboards' on lake Springfield.
Bishop takes calls about the state's gun ban and sheriffs saying they won't enforce the law.
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.
Bishop airs some of Gov. J.B. Pritzker talking about taxing and spending policies he's eying in the year ahead.
Bishop talks with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza about paying down the state's remaining $1.37 billion unemployment debt and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bishop talks with Don Tracy, chairman of Illinois' Republican Party about the party's future in the Land of Lincoln.
Bishop talks with organizers for the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon, which is April 1.
Bishop takes your calls about yet even more classified documents being found at locations controlled by President Joe Biden.
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.
Bishop talks with new Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias about the office and his goals
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
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
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.
Bishop airs some of the latest back and forth over the legal challenges of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's gun ban.
Bishop talks with U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski about the debate over whether the U.S. Congress should increase the debt ceiling.
Bishop talks with Jaime Toole, the chief storyteller for the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes, about an upcoming event featuring a big announcement.
Bishop takes calls on the latest in the legal challenges and debate around Illinois' gun ban.
Bishop talks with Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour about Wednesday's emergency hearing on a challenge to Illinois' gun ban.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker was asked about the classified document horde found at President Joe Biden's home. He said that's "vastly different" than the stash found at former President Donald Trump's Florida residence last fall.
Bishop shares the latest from attorney Thomas DeVore about the emergency hearing he had Wednesday in Effingham County state court challenging Illinois' gun ban and registry.
A developing story overnight has around 18 prison staff from a central Illinois facility being hospitalized for contact with a foreign substance. While details develop, Bishop shares a conversation he had with Scot Ward from a corrections fraternity raising concerns of fentanyl getting into prison mail systems exposing staff and inmates.
Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey with the Springfield Business Journal about business in the Springfield area.
Bishop talks with Dan Baldrick about the 2nd annual dodgeball tournament he's organizing.
Bishop takes calls in reaction to three lawsuits being filed against Illinois' gun ban and registry.
Bishop presents The Council Roundup where Springfield city alderman tackle zoning, trash cans and a controversial case involving the death of a man and two EMTs facing charges.
Bishop shares some of his conversation with Dan Eldridge of Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois about their plan to file a challenge to Illinois' gun ban.
Bishop shares a conversation with Ed Sullivan from the Illinois State Rifle Association about their lawsuit against Illinois' gun ban and registry filed in federal court late Tuesday.
Bishop shares some of his conversation with attorney Thomas DeVore who filed a state level lawsuit against Illinois' gun ban and registry on behalf of more than 860 plaintiffs from across Illinois.
Bishop reviews the first lawsuits filed against Illinois' gun ban and registry. While the Illinois State Rifle Association filed theirs in federal court late Tuesday, earlier in the day attorney Thomas Maag filed a complaint in state court alleging the ban and registry violates the Second and Fifth amendment.
Bishop talks about at least one lawsuit expected to be filed today to challenge Illinois' gun ban and registry
Bishop talks with Lou Bart from Springfield's YMCA about their January membership special and more
Bishop talks with Chris Richmond with Moving Pillsbury Forward about $2 million from federal tax funds the group will use for major demolition to the long troubled site.
Bishop talks with Kathleen Campbell with Citizens Against the Heartland Greenway Pipeline about concerns over a C02 pipeline being planned through central Illinois.
Bishop talks with state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, about Gov. J.B. Pritzker's gun ban and registry and trip to the World Economic Forum
Bishop shares the latest back and forth over Illinois' gun ban, the ATF short-rifle rule and your calls
Bishop gives listeners a behind-the-scenes view of producing the show each and every weekday morning.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker was just on CNN talking about Illinois' gun ban he said is the ninth in the country and will survive a constitutional challenge. Bishop shares one part of that while replaying reaction to that very question from the Illinois State Rifle Association's Richard Pearson.
Bishop takes a few calls and shares a unique moment of reacting to a listener reaction hearing his birthday wish on the radio.
Bishop talks live with attorney Thomas DeVore about continuing his lawsuit despite the COVID-19 vaccine mandate being lifted for Illinois Department of Corrections employees
Bishop shares a conversation he had with Rhonda Ezell from Chicago Guns Matter about the the state's gun ban and registry enacted this week.
Bishop talks live with Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson about their push to get plaintiffs for lawsuits against the state's gun ban and registry.
Bishop reviews some of the top lines in an annual inspector general report of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services that shows a 40% increase in the number of youth fatalities on DCFS's radar.
Bishop shares a conversation with Kourtney Redmond, Illinois director of the National African American Gun Association, to get his reaction to the gun ban and registry Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted this week.
Bishop reviews the latest statements from Gov. J.B. Pritzker in response to a growing number of sheriffs saying they won't enforce his gun ban and registry.
Bishop reviews an element of Illinois' gun ban that allows Illinois State Police to add to the list every year. The law also spells out where grandfathered guns can be possessed which is primarily private property. Bishop also continues to take your calls.
Bishop takes your calls about sheriffs across the state saying they won't enforce Illinois' gun ban and registry law Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted this week.
Bishop reviews one element of several new details in a prosecution document against the alleged scheme involving former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Bishop shares some of the moments from the swearing in ceremonies of the new Illinois House and Senate.
Bishop talks with Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell about his and a growing number of sheriffs' positions that they won't enforce the gun ban and registry Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted this week.
Bishop revisits comments about how Illinois' new gun ban, absent a court order to block it, restricts gun stores from selling to regular Illinois citizens.
Bishop takes your calls about the gun ban and registry law Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Tuesday night.
Bishop shares a conversation with Dan Eldridge with Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois about the gun ban and registry that was signed last night.
Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup on WMAY where a lot of the focus was on trash talk.
Bishop talks with Guns Save Life Executive Director John Boch about the gun ban and registry Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Tuesday. Boch expects a lawsuit to be filed soon with injunctive relief granted by February.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the gun ban and registry bill Tuesday evening after some said they won't comply. Bishop gets to the latest.
Bishop shares a finding Substack writer Emma Woodhouse found of the governor telegraphing his ability to use executive orders during health emergencies back in 2019. https://woodhouse.substack.com/p/did-pritzker-portend-his-pandemic
Bishop takes your calls about whether the Illinois House should pass a ban on certain types of guns and magazines.
Bishop airs more of the debate from Monday on the Illinois Senate floor between state Senate President Don Harmon and state Sen. Neil Anderson about the Second Amendment and "weapons of war."
Bishop gets your reaction to state lawmakers and statewide constitutional officers set to get pay raises after the governor signed the bill just before inauguration.
Bishop provides some of the back and forth in the debate about a proposed gun ban in Illinois.
Bishop talks with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about a bill the Illinois legislature passed to spend $1.7 billion to include pay raises for legislators, constitutional officers, executive agency directors and more
Bishop reviews the latest back-and-forth over proposed gun control at the Illinois statehouse in the final hours of lame-duck session and takes your calls..
Bishop reviews some of the other action happening at the Illinois statehouse in the final days of lame-duck session
Bishop reviews the late night action in the Illinois House and Senate to give lawmakers a pay raise of $12,000 annually as part of a more than $1.7 billion spending bill
Bishop reviews the debate around U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy winning the speakership late Friday.
Bishop takes calls about the Illinois House's passage of a ban on certain types of guns and magazines.
Bishop talks with Illinois state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Jacksonville, about the passage of a bill to ban certain types of guns in Illinois and more.
Bishop talks with state Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Chicago, about the early morning passage of a ban on certain semi-automatic guns and magazines of more than 12 rounds.
Bishop reviews the debate over a bill to ban certain semi-automatic guns and magazines with more than 12 rounds that passed in the early morning hours Friday.
Bishop talks with American Tort Reform Association's Tiger Joyce about Cook County making their Judicial Hellhole list which translates to residents on the hook for a 'tort tax'
Bishop reviews some of the latest population news showing Illinois losing population. He shares reaction from Democrats and Republicans at the Illinois statehouse and takes your calls.
The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to release a schedule for hearing a challenge to the no-cash bail law that's been halted pending appeal as Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he's confident the measure will be reinstated as constitutional.
Michelle Ownbey with the Springfield Business Journal discusses the latest updates on Scooter's Coffee, MJ's Fish & Chicken Express, Jungle Jim’s Café and pawn shops
Bishop reviews just some of what could come up during the lame-duck session of the Illinois General Assembly starting today.
Bishop talks with Lisa Ellis from the Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Alliance about a proposed decrease in a state fee.
Bishop talks with Todd Vandermyde, gun-rights advocate about a proposed gun ban in Illinois.
Just hours before being implemented, no-cash bail was halted by the Illinois Supreme Court pending an appeal of a lower court's ruling the measure unconstitutional.
After three rounds of voting, there still is no U.S. House Speaker for the new U.S. Congress.
Bishop reviews just some of the more than 180 new laws that are set to take effect in Illinois Jan. 1.
Bishop reviews some of the latest Twitter files released alleging the government pressuring the social media company to censor speech around politics and COVID-19. Story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/new-twitter-files-allege-biden-administration-worked-with-twitter-to-control-covid-conversation/article_fc7aa0b6-8553-11ed-885c-d35c7adc40e8.html
Bishop reviews a recent meeting of Illinois' Immunization Advisory Committee about COVID-19 vaccine stats.
Illinois' population loss is accelerating. Bishop reviews the latest population estimates from the U.S. Census which shows the state losing more than 110,000 on net, with a numerical change of more than 104,000. Story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-annual-population-loss-is-accelerating/article_95a41e46-8245-11ed-8c51-4b422d5e752c.html
A Christmas Eve building fire in Springfield is thought to be the largest building fire in town since the 1970s. The squatters in the vacant building seeking shelter begs the question of what can be done to avoid future incidents.
The latest U.S. Census data is out and it shows Illinois continues to lose population. Story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/u-s-census-illinois-population-estimate-continues-to-decline-another-110k-fewer-on-net/article_5cf62266-820d-11ed-8e37-3b5f1091a094.html
Bishop asks you for your predictions on whether Illinois is going to continue to see declining population or if the state will reverse the trend and show growth? The U.S. Census releases updated numbers at 9 a.m. central time today.
The Illinois' Immunization Advisory Committee has scheduled a meeting for today to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and more. Bishop previews what to expect.
Bishop reviews the debate over the border and how that's impacting a $1.7 trillion spending plan in Congress as Ukraine's president, who is set to get billions more, addresses Congress
Bishop takes phone calls about Illinois' proposed ban on certain types of guns and magazines.
Bishop shares a moment from the court hearing in Kankakee County challenging the implementation of the SAFE-T Act's no-cash bail provision.
Bishop reviews some of the moments from the nearly five hour Illinois House hearing on HB5855, including testimony from Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, ISP Director Brendan Kelly, ISRA's Ed Sullivan, Todd Vandermyde, state Rep. LawShawn Ford and state Rep. Denyse Stoneback.
Bishop talks with Congressman Rodney Davis about his time in congress, the January 6 Committee, proposed gun control, the FBI and social media and more.
Bishop talks with Christian Yok of Farmers Insurance and Jim Weddigen of CBD Botanicals about The Little Red Wagon at participating businesses to get donations for shelter pets
Bishop reviews some of the opposition from law enforcement to a proposed gun ban, and takes a few calls, as a third hearing on the bill is set for today.
Bishop reviews the latest about the expiration of Title 42 being temporarily suspended with increased awareness about the ongoing crisis at the southern U.S. border.
Bishop talks with state Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Chicago, about criticism of the the proposed measure in Illinois, House Bill 5855, to ban the sale of nearly 100 semi-automatic guns and magazines of more than 10 rounds.
Bishop takes calls about whether the expected votes from the J6 Committee to refer criminal charges against the former president is healthy for democracy
Bishop talks with Adam Andrzejewski with OpenTheBooks.com about how much Illinois is set to get from congressional earmarks in a recent spending bill.
Bishop talks separately with Amber and the Ho Ho Holiday at the Hoogland, Sharon Brown with Kumler for Feed the Need, and the Central Illinois Customer Appreciation Association.
Bishop reviews some of the testimony from both sides of the debate to ban certain semi-auto guns and magazines
Dan Eldridge with Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois talks with Bishop On Air about their opposition to a proposed gun ban
Downtown Springfield, Inc.'s Kayla Graven and Memorial's Melissa Hansen-Schmadeke talk about the holiday walks in downtown Springfield
Springfield Fire Chief Brandon Blough joins Bishop On Air to preview a recruitment event scheduled for Saturday
Segment from Springfield's Morning News with Bishop On Air covers proposed gun-control measures in Illinois.
Bishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey from the Springfield Business Journal Illinois about an update of a troubled project downtown, a different proposed mixed-use project seeking city accommodations and Springfield Clinic launching their own health care plan.
Bishop On Air shares a conversation he had with U.S. LawShield's Kirk Evans about why he sees increased gun sales in Illinois.
Bishop On Air asks you if you plan on subscribing to the revamped Twitter Blue subscription service.
Bishop On Air talks with Jay Sanders with American Legion Post #32 about Operation Jingle Bell Feast which feeds veterans for the holidays. They're putting the call out for Sangamon County veterans that need the assistance.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the voices from Monday's Illinois House hearing on a proposed ban on certain semi-automatic weapons and magazines, and gets callers reactions.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the latest revelations of social media censorship at the alleged behest of federal agencies ranging from the banning of former President Trump and others.
Bishop On Air talks with Illinois State Fair spokesperson Krista Lisser about deals for Jumbo and Mega passes.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about expected hearings this week on a proposed Illinois bill to ban certain types of semi-automatic weapons and magazines with more than 10 rounds.
Bishop On Air talks with John Allen, who will host the Citizens Club of Springfield discussion Dec. 16 to focus on the impacts of University of Illinois Springfield to the community.
Foreigner will be in Springfield at the BOS Center May 16. Tickets go on sale today. Bishop On Air talked with bassist Jeff Pilson about what fans can expect and more.
Bishop On Air shares a conversation with Adam Hoffer from Tax Foundation about his report on cigarette taxes and cigarette smuggling.
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund announced this week they may have been indirectly exposed to the bankruptcy of digital currency exchange FTX. Bishop On Air got reaction from Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski.
E.G. Keith & Jennifer J Keith, Author join Bishop On Air to talk about about their new books
Bishop On Air talks with State Representative Bob Morgan about his proposal restricting sales of certain types of weapons and magazines.
Chris Richmond with Moving Pillsbury Forward joins Bishop On Air to talk about public tours of the site schedule for Saturday.
Clayton Yantis with The Fallen Outdoors ALL VETERAN Community Page Midwest (thefallenoutdoors.com/illinois) joins Bishop On Air about the organization and upcoming events.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday was asked about a proposal to prohibit the future sale of semi-automatic weapons and magazines with more than 10 rounds. He also discussed why he signed amendments to the SAFE-T Act's no cash bail provision.
Bishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of Springfield Business Journal Illinois, about Magnolia Lane Home Decor and More relocating, Marine Bank merging with Morton Community Bank, Southern Comfort Food Week and Moving Pillsbury Forward's guided tours.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about the religious displays at the Illinois State Capitol which includes an installment from the Satanic Temple of Illinois
The Satanic Temple of Illinois adds their symbols to other religious displays at the Illinois State Capitol. Bishop On Air shares some of the sights and sounds.
Bishop On Air talks with William Kelly about his lawsuit against Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot stripping his press credentials.
Bishop On Air takes your phone calls about proposed legislation in Illinois to ban certain types of semi-automatic weapons and magazines with more than 10 rounds.
Bishop On Air talks with Jim Kroll with S&K Buick GMC about their efforts to Feed The Need.
John Boch with Guns Save Life joins Bishop On Air to react to the proposed gun control bill to prohibit the sale of semi-automatic weapons and magazines of more than 10 rounds.
Bishop On Air unpacks the certified numbers from last month's midterm general election which includes the approval of Amendment 1 that prohibits state or local regulations of what can be collectively bargained.
Bishop shares some of his conversation with Dan Eldridge of Maxon Shooter's Indoor Range and Supplies and Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois about proposed gun control legislation at the Illinois statehouse
The Illinois Legislature was busy in the final days of session last week. Amid changes to the SAFE-T Act's pretrial fairness provisions, lawmakers also approved more tax credits for electric vehicle manufacturers and a measure requiring menstrual products for "people who menstruate" in prisons.
Bishop On Air shares a conversation he had with Illinois Sheriffs' Association Executive Director Jim Kaitschuk about modifications to the SAFE-T Act and no cash bail
Bishop On Air talks with Tiffany Mathis Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois and Trayn Grant Springfield Youth Performance Group
Bishop On Air talks about December at the Y with Lou Bart with the YMCA of Springfield.
Bishop On Air reviews the proposed changes to the SAFE-T Act that are expected on the final day of session and takes your calls.
Bishop On Air talks with Laruen Stead with Conn's Hospitality Group, Inc. about events around The Kringle Market.
Officials honored former President Barack Obama with a historic marker at the Old State Capitol highlighting the former state and U.S. Senator's two different announcements in 2007 and 2008.
Bishop On Air reviews the latest in the proposed changes to the no-cash bail provision of the SAFE-T Act in the final day of scheduled fall veto session.
Bishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal Illinois, about AB Lauer Jewelers, B’s Creative Studio, Sangamon County Department of Public Health and the Illinois Products Holiday Farmers Market
Bishop On Air highlights another element in the continued debate over no cash bail set to take effect statewide in Illinois Jan. 1. The law changes the ability for warrants to be issued if someone doesn't show up to their court date.
Bishop On Air talks with the Springfield Theatre Centre about their upcoming performance of "Miracle on 34th Street"
With a looming strike of railroad workers across the country, Illinois is expected to be impacted more than other areas with all Class 1 railroads. Bishop On Air reviews some recent comments from Illinois officials about what should happen.
Bishop On Air talks with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois' Dr. Derek Robinson about a "tripledemic"
Bishop On Air takes your calls about what you think the word of the year should be after two dictionaries take different approaches.
Bishop On Air talks with Dr. Tracey Smith, director of community health with the Illinois Public Health Association about Alzheimer's Disease awareness.
Bishop On Air talks with Mailee Smith, director of labor policy and staff attorney with Illinois Policy, about how Amendment 1 codifying collective bargaining in the Illinois Constitution could impact provisions of the SAFE-T Act.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about how many times you had to go to the hardware store in one day to complete a project.
Bishop On Air talks with Gordon Davis of Whimsy Tea Company about the holiday shopping season.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownbey about Noodles & Company reopening in Springfield, Ad Astra Wine Bar & Market opening, Wildly Rooted Boutique's grand opening and Appearances Salon & Retreat.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday.
Bishop On Air talks with Callie Estes, co-owner of Wildly Rooted Boutique in downtown Springfield, about preparing for holiday shoppers with their grand opening Saturday.
Bishop On Air shares his conversation with Illinois Manufacturers' Association President Mark Denzler about what employer groups are looking for Congress to do in the face of a looming railroad workers strike.
Bishop On Air reviews the latest "Trouble in Toyland" report about dangerous and recalled toys still available in Illinois.
Bishop On Air talks with Copper Coin Ballet Company about their upcoming performances of the Nutcracker.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about theories surrounding the JFK assassination that happened on this day 59 years ago.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Alderman Joe McMenamin about the start of filing for those seeking city offices.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about how you're coping with high fuel prices ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
Bishop On Air shares video of a helicopter taking down a flagpole from the Old State Capitol and more projects down the street at the Illinois State Capitol.
Bishop On Air talks with Don Schaefer from Mid-West Truckers Association about the availability and cost of diesel fuel impacting the industry and consumers.
Bishop On Air takes your calls in reaction to former President Donald Trump being reinstated on Twitter and whether he should use the social media channel?
Bishop On Air talks with Larry Hemingway of the Springfield Urban League and attorney Jaaz Catterall about an upcoming seminar.
Bishop On Air talks with Thomas DeVore about the outcome of this month's elections and what strategies the Republican needs to deploy.
During Hero Of The Week, Bishop On Air also takes your calls about your favorite Thanksgiving side dish.
Bishop On Air talks with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about Gov. J.B. Pritzker's continued COVID-19 disaster proclamations.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the questions Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley had for directors of the FBI and DHS.
Later this morning at the Citizens Club of Springfield, a panel will discuss the outcome of last week's elections. UIS Professor Kent Redfield will moderate. He joins Bishop On Air with a preview.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi not seeking leadership while U.S. House Republicans announce their investigation into President Joe Biden and his son Hunter's business dealings.
Bishop On Air asks about the last time you got pulled over by police. Did you get a ticket? Did you get a warning?
Bishop On Air shares voices from parents and education officials from across the state urging Illinois lawmakers to extend or make permanent the Invest In Kids school scholarship program.
Bishop On Air talked with newly elected Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran about the Republican agenda being in the super-minority.
Bishop On Air shares some of the questions and answers with Savanna Republican state Rep. Tony McCombie who was just elected Illinois House Minority Leader for the upcoming General Assembly.
Bishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal Illinois about Better With Bubbli, Matto: Pies + Pints, Wooden it be Lovely and more.
Bishop On Air takes your calls reacting to former President Donald Trump's announcement he is running again for president.
Bishop On Air gets your reaction to three more Illinois counties passing a non-binding resolution to coordinate with other counties to split the state into two.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about whether former President Donald Trump should announce he's making another run for the White House.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put out his budget projections for the next five years, painting a positive picture. Bishop On Air gets reaction from Truth in Accounting's Sheila Weinberg.
Bishop On Air talks with Max Solomon, one of the six Republicans running for governor in this summer's primary. With the losses across the state for Republicans, Solomon reflects.
Bishop On Air talks with Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark about holiday sales starting soon.
Bishop On Air talks with Dan Caulkins Illinois State Representative about the future of the Republican party following Tuesday's election.
Bishop On Air talks with Mary Young, executive producer for Springfield Theatre Centre about "Fun Home" being performed this and next weekend.
Wayne Rosenthal for Illinois State Representative 98th District won an uncontested race to the Illinois House in Tuesday's election. He joins Bishop On Air to discuss the future of the Republican party in Illinois.
Bishop On Air talks with State Representative Tim Butler about news he's stepping down at the end of the year to head over to the Illinois Railroad Association.
Bishop On Air talks with organizers of the The Route 66 International Film Festival which is coming up this weekend!
Bishop On Air talks with Rusty Petty, marketing director for the Ansar Shrine Circus coming to Springfield this weekend.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the issue that could come up when Illinois state lawmakers return to the capitol next week for fall veto session.
He just won reelection Tuesday and Gov. J.B. Pritzker is already answering questions about whether he'll run for president in 2024.
Bishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of Springfield Business Journal Illinois, about Fifth Third Wealth Advisors, The Animal Emergency Clinic expanding, Firehouse Subs opening soon and it's 217 Italian Food Week starting today!
Bishop On Air reviews some of the recent campaign platforms of gubernatorial candidates incumbent Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Republican challenger Darren Bailey and Libertarian Scott Schluter.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the closing arguments this election day in Illinois and takes your calls about what is getting you to the polls.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the final arguments between the incumbent Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey about whether there are plans to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for Illinois school kids.
With election day upon us, Bishop On Air shares some of the stump speeches from the U.S. Senate candidates: incumbent Democrat Tammy Duckworth, Republican Kathy Salvi and Libertarian Bill Redpath.
Bishop On Air takes calls about whether you are voting in person Tuesday, or if you've already voted early or voted by mail.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the latest arguments Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey has against incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reelection campaign.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the closing arguments political leaders are making on the campaign trail with just a day left for the midterm election.
Bishop On Air talks with Key of David Ministries founder Gary Pierce about his outreach services.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the latest developments in the race for Illinois governor, including violent threats left on a voicemail to a controversial ad being criticized.
Bishop On Air reviews some recent comments from those seeking Illinois statehouse seats share their thoughts about the COVID-19 vaccine and whether it should be mandated.
Bishop On Air gets your reaction to former President Donald Trump's most recent statements about intentions to run for president.
Bishop On Air takes your calls in reaction to President Joe Biden's speech where he said questioning the outcome of elections "is the path to chaos in America."
Bishop On Air talks with Lisa Smith for State Representative about the major issues heading into the Nov. 8 election.
Bishop On Air talks with Mark Hanna, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport- Springfield about the 75th anniversary of the city's airport.
Bishop On Air talks with Bill McCarty, the city's budget director now running for Springfield City Treasurer.
Bishop On Air talks with Open The Books founder Adam Andrzejewski about a new audit of public sector employees in Illinois showing more than 130,000 make more than $100,000 a year.
With President Joe Biden's speech Wednesday night, Bishop On Air reviews some of the latest rhetoric with just days before the midterm election.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownbey about 226 Sports Events, Daisy Jane's, and the FBI St. Louis Citizens Academy Alumni Association events.
Bishop On Air talks shares some recent conversations surrounding the Illinois SAFE-T Act and the no cash bail provision that kicks in Jan. 1.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has again pleaded not guilty to a corruption charge that's stacked on top of 22 other charges from a similar case. Bishop On Air shares reaction from House Minority Leader Jim Durkin.
With another time change coming this weekend, Bishop On Air takes your calls about whether we should stop this or continue with the status quo.
Bishop On Air talks with Guns Save Life Executive Director John Boch about upcoming events around the state and what Illinois gun owners should know heading into the Nov. 8 election.
Former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard campaigned for Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey over Democratic incumbent J.B. Pritzker. Bishop On Air reviews highlights from last night's event.
Bishop On Air and his wife Meghan took a flight in a Cessna 177 Cardinal (1968) with pilots John and Chris from Springfield to Litchfield for a pancake, pumpkin drop fundraiser and back
Wirepoints' Matt Rosenberg joins Bishop On Air to talk about the expected impacts on local jurisdictions with the implementation of [provisions of the SAFE-T Act going into effect Jan.1.
Judicial Watch has a lawsuit advancing against Illinois about the state law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted up to two weeks after the polls close.
The latest Illinois Report Card is out showing how schools throughout the area are performing. Bishop On Air reviews some of the numbers and then discusses the governor's position on whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines on school kids.
Elon Musk has taken over Twitter saying "the bird if free." Bishop On Air gets your reaction.
Illinois voters in the Nov. 8 election will have a choice to amend the state constitution to codify collective bargaining rights.
The Parent Place - Official has the The Parent Place's 5th Annual Halloween Parade Presented by HSHS Medical Group Saturday. Bill McCarty joins Bishop On Air with details.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about what top issues are driving you to the polls on Nov. 8.
Kayla Graven with Downtown Springfield, Inc. joins Bishop On Air to talk about various things coming up for the downtown.
Illinois voters will have a say on the proposal to amend the Illinois Constitution to codify collective bargaining rights. Recent polling shows support for the measure may fall short. Illinois Chamber of Commerce President Todd Maisch joins Bishop On Air to react.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the latest on polling data and some of the key issues heading intro the Nov. 8 election.
Bishop On Air talks with Michell Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal Illinois about The Wakery, a new property for U of I, and Bank of Springfield Investments Services gets a new team member.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about whether the city of Springfield should get a casino.
The back and forth between 13th Congressional District candidates Republican Regan Deering and Democrat Nikki Budzinski continues
Capt. Proton, who helped with the latest Top Gun movie, visited a theater in Springfield Tuesday to inspire local students to focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
With two weeks before the midterm general elections, Bishop On Air takes calls with your predictions on what the outcomes could be.
Capt. Kevin McLaughlin, also known as Proton, talks with Bishop On Air about the importance of STEM education.
Kaila Kirbach from Sangamon County Department of Public Health shares with Bishop On Air about a program the county has to help people diagnosed with breast cancer.
Illinois 13th Congressional District Republican candidate Regan Deering is critical of her Democratic opponent Nikki Budzinski for a recent Better Government Association article detailing the Democrat's high dollar consultant pay.
Warning: The following contains graphic footage some may find disturbing. Decatur police have released video of an officer-involved shooting that happened earlier this month. The dramatic 1 minute of video shows a suspect opening fire on three responding officers, striking two of them. The suspect was shot and later died. The police are recovering.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about the proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution that would codify collective bargaining rights for a variety of things. Do you support or oppose the amendment?
Following the CDC's recommendation the COVID-19 vaccine be on the schedule for children, some candidates for governor are taking a stand on the issue.
Bishop On Air shares a conversation he had with Joe Bonamassa The Blues Man, who will be in Springfield Nov. 3 at Joe Bonamassa at Sangamon Auditorium
John Lupton, Director of the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission, about History on Trial: Chicago Black Sox coming Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum's Union Theater
The most recent meeting of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules had the bipartisan group formally object to recent emergency rules from the Pritzker administration.
After raising more than $1,300 by the end of last week, Bishop On Air's wife Meghan painted his nails hot pink!
Bishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal Illinois about Hae's Bakery, The Pasfield House, Pro Bid and recent action at Springfield city hall.
Bishop On Air talks with Adam Niemerg State Representative with his reaction to the latest COVID-19 executive orders.
Bishop On Air talks with Dustin Coons from Legacy Pointe Eatery about the unique offerings they have.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the highlights from last night's gubernatorial debate between Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey.
After news a mountain lion was hit and killed by a vehicle in DeKalb County, Bishop takes your calls about the time you hit some wildlife.
Mary Bryant Home For the Blind and Visually Impaired have their chili and soup fundraiser Thursday and Friday. Bishop On Air talks with Executive Director Jerry Curry about that and more.
Bishop reviews some recent comments from former President Obama and takes calls about the issues top of mind for voters.
Bishop reviews the latest update to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's consecutive executive COVID-19 orders.
Bishop discusses the Cato Institutes most recent grading of governors across the state. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker received an F.
Bishop shares some of a spam phone call he got with someone saying they were from the government sending out diabetes testing supplies, but then someone else says they're offering up luxury cars for free. What!?
After raising more than $1,300 by the end of last week, Bishop On Air's wife Meghan painted his nails hot pink!
Bishop On Air takes your calls about what stupid Halloween costumes you've been seeing out there.
Bishop On Air talks with state Sen. Steve McClure about his upcoming townhall about the SAFE-T Act and the latest corruption news.
Bishop On Air talks with Kathy Salvi, the Republican running for U.S. Senate, about a recent ballot issue and what she feels is driving voters to the polls.
As part of Hero of the Week, Bishop On Air also asks what's in your zombie apocalypse go bag.
Bishop On Air talks with Johnny Molson about "The Play That Goes Wrong" from Springfield Theatre Centre opening this weekend.
Bishop On Air takes calls about whether "gender affirming care" should be provided to minors in Illinois.
Bishop On Air talks with The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce's Melissa Horn and Mike Murphy about upcoming events.
Bishop On Air talks with Scott Richardson with The Legacy Theatre, Springfield about the upcoming production of "Kinky Boots."
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownbey about Stella Coffee & Tea, Casa Real Springfield Illinois, 7th Street Cidery, FitBodies and more!
Bishop On Air talks with Chris Richmond with Moving Pillsbury Forward about the latest of the group's efforts to reclaim a troubled area of Springfield. Get more details at PillsburyProject.org
Bishop On Air reviews some of the topics raised during a recent debate between incumbent Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Republican challenger Thomas DeVore.
Bishop On Air talks with Regan Deering for Congress and special guest former acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.
Lauren with Conn's Hospitality Group, Inc. joins Bishop On Air to talk about 7th Street Cidery opening Friday!
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has again signaled changes to the controversial SAFE-T Act that would eliminate cash bail for some criminal offenses as state's attorneys from across the state file lawsuits to block the law.
Bishop On Air shares a story about how a Hero of the Week vote found its way to a nominee.
Bishop On Air talks with Mike Thomas of Express Employment Professionals - Springfield, IL and Larry Hemingway Sr. of the Springfield Urban League Inc. talk about a job fair coming up Oct. 19 at the Salvation Army on East Clearlake.
Bishop On Air talks with Taylor Stevens who alongside The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce organized a professional clothing drive. The free professional clothing giveaway is Wednesday at All In One Laundry on S. Grand Ave in Springfield. Blouses, blazers, slacks, button ups, suits, dress shirts, shoes and more will be available.
Bishop On Air revisits some of the topics from last week's gubernatorial debate between incumbent Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey.
The guys from UNCHAiNED join Bishop On Air to talk about their new song "Psychedelic Picnic"
Bishop On Air delves into increasing gas prices. Why are Illinois' higher than neighboring states? Dan Caulkins Illinois State Representative joins live to discuss further.
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Evans was with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Thursday and talked about the economy, interest rates and unemployment.
Bishop On Air highlights just some of last night's gubernatorial debate between incumbent Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republicans state Sen. Darren Bailey.
Bishop On Air takes your predictions ahead of tonight's debate between incumbent Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey.
Bishop On Air talks with former Illinois Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beverly Miles about what she sees as her role in this election cycle after losing the primary.
Bishop On Air asked Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin about the crisis at the southern border. He lays out what he sees are the issues.
The ribbon has been cut on a multi million dollar project to upgrade an underpass for the city's rail relocation project. More is to come. But, officials sound warnings of some movements in the rail industry.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownbey about the latest business news about Mel-O-Cream Donuts, Three Twigs Bakery, Biscuits + Brunch, The Salted Lemon 🍋, The Range Bourbon & Brew and AlignLife - Chiropractic & Natural Health Center.
Bishop On Air reviews the positions the candidates for Illinois treasurer are taking on Environment, Social and Governance investing of public dollars.
A local high school librarian is making national news because she promoted a controversial book at the school's library on a social media channel. Awake Illinois reacts.
Some never stayed home from work despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Others did stay home. Those of you who did, are you back in the office? Bishop On Air takes your calls.
Springfield police have some new suspect restraint devices they're testing. Bishop On Air gets your calls about whether such devices should replace or supplement other tools like tasers.
With the first in-person gubernatorial debate between incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey Thursday at ISU, what issues do you want debated.
Political leaders recently took the pulse of civility in our political discourse. Bishop On Air takes your calls about how to better foster civil conversations.
Bishop On Air talks with Betsy O'Brien with the UIS Performing Arts Center about exciting upcoming events.
Steve and Mike from Bald Buddha Brewing join Bishop On Air to talk about their grand opening Saturday at noon at 3351 S. 6th St. in Springfield.
More than a thousand Illinoisans have had their firearms privileges revoked, but a group says there's no due process yet to appeal such actions.
Bishop On Air reviews some of former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar's comments on bipartisanship and civility. Meanwhile, the gubernatorial candidates were across the state on the first day of early voting.
Bishop On Air talks with Dan Hartman, the Executive Director of Dream Center Springfield.
Bishop On Air talks with Downtown Springfield, Inc.'s Kayla Graven with the latest happenings for the downtown.
Bishop On Air gets your reaction to the disruptive protest during a recent news conference critical of the SAFE-T Act's no cash bail provision.
Bishop On Air talks with Stephanie Fuller, executive director of the Information Technology Society for Education about an upcoming conference focused on cyber security ,free for all. More information at www.ITSE.education
Bishop On Air talks with State Representative Tim Butler about the elections, the SAFE-T Act and more.
Bishop On Air talks about early voting beginning today in Illinois and how mail-in ballots are expected to impact the outcomes.
Bishop On Air airs some of the audio from yesterday's news conference where Republican attorney general candidate Thomas DeVore was set to provide criticism of the SAFE-T Act, but was disrupted by a protester.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownbey about a new grill, sandwich shop and nursing home funding
Bishop On Air talks with Spencer Theatre Company's Jacob Deters about the upcoming production "Buyer & Cellar".
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced his administration is paying down another $450 million of the state's remaining $1.8 billion unemployment debt. Some are critical of the dollars being used for the debt with a recession possible. Plus, taxpayers still don't know how much fraud there's been.
Bishop On Air reviews the latest in the debate over Illinois SAFE-T Act, which eliminates cash bail starting Jan. 1.
Bishop On Air talks with those behind the Springfield Ballet Company and their inaugural performance "The Little Mermaid"
Bishop On Air talks with former Chicago Sun-Times columnist Dennis Byrne about his book "The Governor You Do Not Know," which is being sent to voters across the state.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the most recent debate around gun laws in Illinois, including a live conversation with Guns Save Life's John Boch.
Bishop On Air gets your reaction to Joe Rogan highlighting Illinois' controversial SAFE-T Act on his podcast with an estimated 11 million listeners.
Starting Thursday, early voting begins and local elections officials will start sending mail in ballots. Bishop On Air shares some of a conversation he had with Matt Dietrich from the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about a reality TV show based on submitted doorbell camera videos. Some are critical this is "pro-surveillance corporate propaganda." What do you think?
Bishop On Air talks with Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza about the supreme court rejecting a case of two former lawmakers looking for back pay, taxpayer rebates and more.
A local high school teacher was arrested Monday after an altercation with a student. The student allegedly punched the teacher in the face numerous times. The teacher allegedly picked the student up and took him to the ground before police arrived. Bishop On Air asks you how teachers should handle such situations.
With another state lawmaker facing corruption charges from federal prosecutors, attorney Thomas DeVore, the GOP AG candidate, promises to use state resources to go after corruption.
With early voting beginning in a week, Bishop On Air takes you calls about what you think are the top issues heading into the Nov. 8 election.
Bishop On Air talks with Lisa Smith for State Representative with just a week before early voting begins for the Nov. 8 elections.
Bishop On Air gets your reaction to a story of a veteran sharing her negative interaction at a drivers services facility and the secretary of state apologizing.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownbey about the latest business news for in and around Springfield.
On the heels of another Democratic state lawmaker being charged with corruption, Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin joins Bishop On Air to react. They also discuss what changes, if any, could be coming to the controversial SAFE-T Act.
Chatham Friends of the Parks and Chatham Jaycees are bringing Paws-A-Palooza and Kite Up The Park this Sunday in Chatham! Hear more details with Bishop On Air.
Bishop On Air shares a conversation he had with Tom Sullivan, vice president of small business policy with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about their latest Small Business Index.
Organizers with Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center join Bishop On Air to talk about the FSR/SARA Center Campout 4 Homeless Veterans. Get more details at www.fsr-sara.org
Bishop On Air talks with Ald.Shawn Gregory about the latest in Springfield city business
With the sun starting to recede day by day, Bishop On Air asks the early risers out there if we should continue to follow the daylight saving changes come November.
Bishop On Air shares some of the sites from his and Meghan's tour of Zion National Park last week.
Back after a week of vacation, Bishop On Air talks with Darren Bailey for Governor as he launches a bus tour.
Bishop On Air talks with Matt Rosenberg, senior editor for Wirepoints, about what's behind increased violent crime statistics.
Bishop On Air talks with Terry Farmer about Octoberfest to benefit Knights of Columbus #364 with a raffle tonight and event this Saturday.
Bishop On Air talks with William Kelly about his challenge of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot over media credentials.
Bishop On Air shares his conversation with State Senator Chapin Rose who is critical of Democrats' policies on crime and punishment.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownbey about the latest happenings in and around Springfield's business community.
Bishop On Air talks with T/CCI Manufacturing Vice President Kara Demirjian Huss about a big announcement for the Decatur area.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about whether you think the Chicago Bears should move from their home in Chicago to Arlington Heights, and whether taxpayer funds should be leveraged.
Bishop On Air shares some of Tuesday's comments from elected officials and law enforcement from across the state.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about if we're ready to usher in more electric vehicles.
Bishop On Air shares a conversation he had with Zack Smith, a legal fellow with The Heritage Foundation, talks about election integrity.
Bishop On Air shares a conversation with Scot Ward, president of Fraternal Order of Police Illinois Corrections Lodge 263, about prison safety concerns.
Bishop On Air talks with Taylor Stevens who is organizing a professional clothing drive.
Bishop On Air takes your calls in reaction to President Joe Biden's speech Thursday evening condemning political violence and labeling "MAGA Republicans" as a threat to democracy and extremist.
Bishop On Air continues taking your calls in reaction to Texas' governor sending a bus of undocumented migrants to Chicago last night.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about the news overnight of Texas bussing undocumented migrants to Chicago.
Bishop On Air reviews the latest audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security and shares reaction from state Rep. Dan Ugaste.
New overnight, undocumented migrants that cross the U.S. border illegally have arrived in Chicago from a bus chartered by Texas' governor. Bishop On Air has the latest reaction from the state's leaders.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownbey about the latest happenings in and around the Springfield business community.
A new survey gives insights into what are different generations' favorite video games. Bishop On Air takes your calls.
In August, millions of dollars poured into Illinois politics; more than $3 million for a ballot initiative to amend the Illinois Constitution to $1 million for Darren Bailey just this week.
There's still no word of when there'll be a special session Democrats announced intentions for more than two months ago.
Bishop On Air takes you calls about the back and forth between Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and state Rep. LaShawn Ford about the skin tone presented in a political ad.
Bishop On Air talks about electric vehicles with some of the latest updates on rebates, technology and more.
Bishop On Air reviews recent comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker about a recent energy bill's impact on eminent domain.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about what popular eateries you miss, or those you think are a must have while they're still around.
Bishop On Air talks with organizers for the SOB Festival presented by Marine Bank set for this Saturday!
Bishop On Air talks with Lisa Smith for State Representative 2022 about her bid for the 96th Illinois House district.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the recent political rhetoric being used heading into the November election.
Bishop On Air talks with YMCA of Springfield about Saturday's Glow Run event at Southwind Park!
With California set to ban gas cars after 2034, where does Gov. J.B. Pritzker stand? What about his Republican opponent Darren Bailey? What about you? Bishop On Air takes your calls.
Kayla Graven with Downtown Springfield, Springfield, Illinois joins Bishop On Air for updates on what's coming up for downtown Springfield.
Bishop On Air talks with Caitlin Mellendorf, nutrition and wellness education professional with the U of I Extension.
Bishop On Air reviews the latest reaction to President Joe Biden's move to "forgive" student loan debt of at least $10,000 per borrower.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownbey about the latest happenings and and around the Springfield business community.
Barry Friedman, organizer Old Capitol Blues & BBQ, joins Bishop On Air to preview this weekend's activities downtown.
Bishop On Air gets your thoughts on the latest information around the investigation of former President Donald Trump.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about whether there should be student loan forgiveness as President Joe Biden is expected to announce today.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about whether Chicago is a 'hellhole,' as state Sen. Darren Bailey, the Republican candidate for governor, has said.
The Outlet is hosting Bridging the Gap BBQ this weekend. Jose Jimenez, joins Bishop On Air to talk about what it is and why it's important.
As schools start across the state, Illinois public health officials continue putting out COVID-19 tests at taxpayer cost. What's happening with that data, and who's making the money? Bishop On Air talks with State Representative Deanne Mazzochi about her questions and whether she's getting answers.
Bishop On Air broadcasts live from the Illinois State Fair and talks with Jeff Fulgenzi about craft cannabis growers.
Bishop On Air talks with Rebecca Clark, manager of the Illinois State Fair, about all the success from the past week.
Bishop On Air talks with Phil Wright with Grand Oak Farm about the importance ag during the Illinois State Fair
Bishop On Air talks with John Salz from EAA Chapter 770 Springfield, IL about your chance to fly in the B-25 bomber this weekend.
Bishop On Air shares some thoughts from the Republican and the Democrat running for the state's 13th Congressional District.
Bishop On Air broadcasts from the Illinois State Fair with the back-and-forth over questions concerning alleged workers' comp fraud with political connections.
Bishop On Air continues his live broadcasts from the Illinois State Fair with a review of Republican Day speeches and the QnA of Republican candidates for governor and lieutenant governor
Bishop On Air talks with Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray live from the Illinois State Fair.
Bishop On Air broadcasts from the Illinois State Fair and talks with Regan Deering for Congress.
Bishop On Air talks with Republican secretary of state candidate Dan Brady, live from the Illinois State Fair
Bishop On Air talks with state Rep. Tom Demmer, the Republican candidate for state treasurer.
Bishop On Air broadcasts from the Illinois State Fair and talks with Darren Bailey for Governor on Republican Day.
Bishop On Air reviews the back-and-forth between state lawmakers and the Pritzker administration over a gap in the FOID card state police are looking to correct with emergency rules.
Bishop On Air continues his broadcasts from the Illinois State Fair with an overview of what media asked the governor and other Democrats.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownbey about the latest business happenings in and around Springfield.
Live from the Illinois State Fair, Bishop On Air talks with Tara Bohnert Yoder, a Rock Island County dairy exhibitor
Live from the Illinois State Fair, Bishop On Air talks with Alexi Giannoulias, the Democratic candidate for Secretary of State
Bishop On Air talks with Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza live from the Illinois State Fair
Bishop On Air shares some of concerns from farmers over tax implications from the Inflation Reduction Act
Bishop On Air shares Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth's response to the question of how to restore trust some have lost in the nation's justice system following the raid on former president Donald Trump's home.
Bishop On Air shares some of the comments from the Awake Illinois "Common Sense Caravan" that gathered outside the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday.
Bishop On Air is live from the Illinois State Fair and asks you what you cook in your InstantPot.
Bishop On Air is live from the Illinois State Fair and talks with Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert.
Bishop On Air talks with Illinois Department of Agriculture Deputy Director Kristi Jones live from the Illinois State Fair.
Bishop On Air broadcasts from the Illinois State Fair and talks with Springfield Alderman Chuck Redpath about city business.
Bishop On Air broadcasts from the Illinois State Fair with a preview of what's coming up!
Bishop On Air takes your calls about what are your best kept secrets at the Illinois State Fair.
Bishop On Air takes you calls live from the Illinois State Fair about the lessons you learned as a scout!
Bishop On Air talks with Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark about a busy fair weekend.
Live from the Illinois State Fair, Bishop On Air talks with Raghela Scavuzzo, Illinois Farm Bureau's Food Systems Development Manager and Executive Director of Illinois Specialty Growers Association.
Bishop On Air reviews the latest in COVID-19 mitigation with Gov. J.B. Pritzker relaxing things, but continuing the disaster orders. Why? Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski offers reaction.
Bishop On Air share the latest on what's up with the Wyndham and talks with Ald.Shawn Gregory about Springfield city business.
Bishop On Air reviews the latest COVID-19 guidance where the CDC has relaxed their recommendations. This as the lawsuits challenging mandates in schools continues.
The Illinois State Fair opens and statewide officials sound off on their favorite foods. What are your favorites?
Bishop On Air talks with state Rep. Brad Halbrook about a townhall discussion about energy tonight in Effingham
Bishop On Air takes your calls about the big news he has to follow up on from being on vacation the past week.
Bishop On Air talks with Carol Davis from FreedomWorks' Election Protection Initiative about an upcoming training session.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Alderman Ralph Hanauer about the latest Springfield city business.
Bishop On Air talks with Adam Stern from Enel North America about recent announced investments from MISO, one of the nation's energy grids.
Bishop On Air obtained the body camera footage of police responding to the incident outside Staab Funeral Home where an employee admits to police she stabbed an inflatable rat.
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Bishop On Air is back from a brief vacation. he shares some of the sights from his trip to Colorado.
Bishop On Air talks with Tara Matheson from ImpactLife about the continued need for your blood donations and big news from the FDA that allows previously deferred blood donors to donate.
Bishop On Air gets to the latest political back-and-forth heading into the November general election with political messages from incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey.
Bishop On Air talks with Chris Mueller, executive director of Sangamon County emergency 911.
Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal Illinois, joins Bishop On Air to talk about a new coffee house, new fish and chicken eatery and more.
A few weeks ago, Springfield alderman disapproved of proposed changes to the Wyndham Springfield City Centre developers are looking for to allow more "market rate" apartments. Bishop On Air asks should they have allowed that instead of the alternative?
Bishop On Air talks with Republican candidate Regan Deering for Congress about the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act" and foreign policy.
Bishop On Air shares a conversation he had with Cannabis Business Association of IL's Pam Althoff and House Assistant Majority Leader State Representative Marcus C. Evans, Jr. about their idea to create a cannabis commission.
Bishop On Air brings the latest in the multipronged case of alleged fraud with political connections that could impact the governor's office
Bishop On Air talks with Illinois State Fair Director Rebecca Clark about the upcoming expo!
With families preparing for back-to-school shopping (and a tax holiday starting soon), Bishop On Air takes your calls about what your favorite supplies are!
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln officials join Bishop On Air to to provide an update on The Next 10!
Bishop On Air talks with Thomas DeVore, the Republican candidate for attorney general, about the latest document unearthed in the alleged politically-connected work comp fraud case.
SOB Festival presented by Marine Bank and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois (central Illinois) join Bishop On Air to talk about the upcoming Sept. 3 event!
Bishop On Air talks with Tim Kirsininkas from the Central Illinois Foodbank about their level of need.
Plan to get free colorectal cancer screening kits with Memorial Health. Naomi Wands joins Bishop On Air with details.
Bishop On Air talks with Shannon Adcock of Awake Illinois about their planned rally outside the Illinois statehouse coming up in a couple of weeks
Bishop On Air gives the latest update in the multipronged story of alleged fraud, political connections and
After Friday's Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold at a convenience store in Des Plaines, a winner has yet to come forward. Should they be allowed to remain anonymous? Bishop On Air takes your calls.
Bishop On Air takes more of your calls in reaction to the 911 calls from union protesters
Bishop On Air reviews the latest developments in the case of alleged work comp fraud that may implicate the governor's office.
Bishop On Air reveals the 911 calls from union protesters outside of the Staab Funeral Home where a funeral home employee was arrested for allegedly stabbing a 20-foot tall inflatable rat named "Scabby"
Nick Dodson of The Junior Varsity joins Bishop On Air to talk about their reunion at Downhome Music Festival
Kayla Graven with Downtown Springfield, Springfield, Illinois joins Bishop On Air to talk about a full slate of events and happenings.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about whether the U.S. is in recession with a second quarter of negative Gross Domestic Product.
Bishop On Air talks with Andrea and Sandra about the Elk's Drug Awareness Program Family Day coming up.
Bishop On Air talks with Sangamon County Administrator Brian McFadden about the status of the Sangamon County Rescue Squad.
Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37 members join Bishop On Air to talk about their performance at the World Police and Fire Games
Bishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal Illinois, about a variety of things happening in and around the Springfield business community
Bishop On Air talks with Charlotte and Matthew Ratz, cast members of "Matilda" at The Muni this weekend.
Bishop On Air talks with Ben Reilly of Hope Thrift Center about big things they've got coming up!
Bishop On Air takes another stab at getting your reaction to the "Scabby" the union protest rat being allegedly stabbed by someone outside of Staab Funeral Home.
Bishop On Air talks with Justin Mahwikizi about his lawsuit against Uber over mask mandates.
Bishop On Air talks with Dustin Coons, owner of Legacy Pointe Eatery, about brining his passion to Legacy Point.
Bishop On Air talks with State Representative Tim Butler about new working groups on abortion and guns, continued COVID-19 disaster declarations and more.
Bishop On Air talks with Justin Mahwikizi about his lawsuit against Uber over mask mandates.
Bishop On Air talks with Dustin Coons, owner of Legacy Pointe Eatery, about brining his passion to Legacy Point.
Bishop On Air talks with State Representative Tim Butler about new working groups on abortion and guns, continued COVID-19 disaster declarations and more.
Bishop On Air gets your reaction to "Scabby" the union rat allegedly being stabbed at Staab funeral home.
Bishop On Air talks about the latest economic indicators and asks how are your retirement investments looking.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about new polling data that suggests Pritzker is in the lead while Democrats want him to run for president
Bishop On Air talks about the controversial sex ed standards schools across the state are opting out of.
Bishop On Air talks with Tim Crawford and Chuck McCue, cast and crew of the Spencer Theatre Company's "Driving Miss Daisy."
Netflix is testing out an option to "add a home" to your subscription, but for a increased cost. Bishop On Air asks do you share your streaming subscriptions with others?
Bishop On Air reviews some of the U.S. Senate hearing on the Highland Park mass shooting and gets the back-and-forth over proposed gun measures.
Bishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey with the Springfield Business Journal Illinois about a variety of updates in and around the Springfield business community.
Bishop On Air takes your calls in reactio nto NASCAR's announcement of a street race in downtown Chicago.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Treasurer Misty Buscher who has announced she's running for Springfield mayor.
Bishop On Air reviews the emergency rules filed by the Illinois State Police about clear and present danger reports and the Firearm Owner's Identification card with state Senator John Curran and others.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Alderman Joe McMenamin, who is termed out heading into the next city election, about the forming political landscape.
Bishop On Air talks with Kingsley Keys who started Sharps And Flats With Kingsley after leaving Springfield public schools.
Bishop On Air shares a conversation he had with Don Schaefer of Mid-West Truckers Association about the impacts of inflation and regulations.
Bishop On Air talks with Sari Wiaz of Wize Choice Creations as part of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses coalition of Illinois small businesses headed to Washington D.C. next week
Bishop On Air shares conversations with Illinois Sheriffs' Association and House Minority Leader Jim Durkin about a couple of state agencies they say are failing vulnerable populations.
Bishop On Air talks with Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza about the state's finances, and when Illinoisans can expect those income and property tax rebates.
Bishop On Air talks with Matt Scherer of Surf Springfield, a new area recreation company bringing the latest in electric surfboards.
Bishop On Air talks with Mark Hanna from the FlySPI, the Springfield municipal airport authority, about a new project breaking ground Thursday.
Bishop On Air shares conversations with a local business owner Trevor Miller of Precision Detailing/Window Tinting/Paint & Body Auto Restoration/Bedliners and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Maisch about inflation and takes your calls.
Bishop On Air unpacks the latest COVID-19 executive order from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and gets attorney and GOP Attorney General candidate Thomas DeVore's reaction.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownbey with the latest updates from the business community.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about what you have to cut from your spending to make up for 9.1% inflation rate announced Wednesday.
Bishop On Air talks with Tony Libri for details on the fundraiser they're holding at Ursuline Academy this weekend.
Bishop On Air discusses the latest conversations around gun control and mass shootings as the Uvalde school massacre video is released.
The Libertarian Party of Illinois has filed an entire slate of statewide candidates. Bishop On Air talks with the U.S. Senate candidate Bill Redpath for Senate.
Bishop On Air shares a conversation with Shannon Adcock from Awake Illinois about controversial sex ed curriculum.
Bishop On Air talks with Robin Smith, a lieutenant with the Sangamon Co. Rescue Squad about possible changes coming to the group.
Bishop On Air talks with Kate Peters about the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS events this week
Bishop On Air takes on Chatham Jaycees' Craig Olson in a corn shucking competition. You can show off your skills Thursday to start the Chatham Jaycees Sweet Corn Festival!
Bishop On Air shares a conversation with Josh Sharp from the Illinois Fuel & Retail Association about the gas pump sticker mandate announcing a delay in the 2-cent a gallon gas tax.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois community investment office Katie Cangemi joins Bishop On Air to talk about a Fitness Court coming to Comer Cox Park.
Independent researcher Jessica Hockett, also known as Emma Woodhouse on Twitter, joins Bishop On Air to talk about her continued probe into COVID-19 mitigation policies.
Bishop On Air talks with organizers of next weekend's Chatham Jaycees Sweet Corn Festival!
In the aftermath of continued violence across the state, and the mass shooting in Highland Park, solutions to are being discussed. Bishop On Air takes your calls in reaction.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about whether there should be a ban on semi-automatic firearms, or any other type of prohibitions on access to guns.
Bishop On Air talks with Venessa Silberman with the Levitt Foundation to discuss Springfield's Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series presented by PNC Bank.
Bishop On Air reviews the latest in the Highland Park shooting investigation, including prosecutors deferring questions about the shooter's access to guns to the Illinois State Police.
March for Life Chicago Director Kevin Grillot joins Bishop On Air to react to the latest on abortion access following last month's U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownbey with the latest updates!
Visit Springfield's Scott Dahl joins Bishop On Air to talk about promoting events in Springfield.
Abe Fest 2020 is this weekend. Bishop On Air has details about John Waite's Friday performance and Filter coming to town Saturday!
The OneSpringfield Unity 5k is coming up July 16 and organizers Dan Wright and Shawn Gregory join Bishop On Air with details.
Bishop On Air talks with Ellyn Thorson, president of Springfield Jaycees about their Capital City Celebration this weekend.
Bishop On Air talks with Justin Carlson from Illinois Policy about the new tax rebates, and grocery and gas tax changes starting today and whether they offset years of increased taxes and record inflation.
Bishop On Air talks with Adam from Lincoln Speedway and Track Enterprises about upcoming events!
Bishop On Air takes your phone calls about whether you think Illinois should legalize fireworks beyond just snakes and sparklers.
Downtown Springfield, Inc. Executive Director Kayla Graven joins Bishop On Air to discuss downtown events in the month ahead.
Regan Deering for Congress joins Bishop On Air to talk about the next steps after securing the Republican nomination for the newly drawn 13th Congressional District.
Darren Bailey for Governor joins Bishop On Air to talk about his primary victory and what the next steps are in his campaign to take on Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Elijah Iles House Foundation event this Monday features family fun with an historic twist!
Bishop On Air talks with Friends of Dan Brady, the GOP candidate for Illinois Secretary of State about what he'd bring to the office.
Attorney Thomas DeVore has taken Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to court over Gov. J.B. Pritzker's COVID-19 orders and will now take on Raoul in the general election.
Bishop airs more of the primary night speeches from GOP gubernatorial candidate state Sen. Darren Bailey and incumbent Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker
Bishop On Air talks with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski with analysis of Tuesday's primary.
Bishop On Air talks with attorney Thomas DeVore who secured the GOP nomination to take on Democratic incumbent Kwame Raoul this November.
Bishop On Air talks with Terry Martin (R) for US Congress in the 13th District on election day.
Bishop talks with Regan Deering, who is looking to get the 13th Congressional District GOP nod.
Bishop On Air talks with Congressman Rodney Davis about the Republican primary for the 15th Congressional District.
Bishop On Air talks with Darren Bailey for Governor about his priorities were he to get the GOP nomination.
Bishop On Air talks with Chatham Village President Dave Kimsey and Steve Welch about the July 4 reading Declaration of Independence at the village square.
Bishop On Air talks with Jesse Sullivan about his bid to be the Republican governor candidate.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the issues voters have raised are top of their minds, and shares reaction from some statewide candidates about their electability.
Bishop On Air talks with Courteous Canines about this weekend's Dogs at the Dock event.
Bishop On Air talks with Congresswoman Mary Miller in the final days of the GOP primary race for the 15th Congressional District.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the sights and sounds from Trump's rally Saturday in Mendon, Illinois.
Jesse Reising for Congress joins Bishop On Air the day before the primary election to talk about his candidacy for the GOP nomination for the newly drawn 13th Congressional District.
With an update on the status of jail detainees deemed unfit for trial, Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell joins Bishop On Air.
With the state set to spend $600,000 on a campaign to promote 'copi,' the carp formerly known as Asian carp, Robert Hirschfeld of Prairie Rivers Network joins Bishop On Air to talk about what they think the focus should be.
Bishop On Air talks with State Representative Tim Butler about his race for reelection.
Bishop On Air shares a conversation with Illinois Fuel & Retail Association CEO Josh Sharp about the language they're set to add to the state-mandated gas tax sticker.
Bishop On Air talks with Darren Bailey for Governor about the final week of campaigning for the June 28 primary election.
Citizens for Kent Gray joins Bishop On Air to talk about his campaign in the final week before the June 28 primary.
With one week left for Illinois' Democratic and Republican primary election, Bishop On Air reviews some of the candidates' campaign updates.
Bishop On Air talks with Don Debolt, who is running for the GOP nomination for the Illinois State Senate.
Everyone has fallen off a bike before. Most recently, President Joe Biden took a spill. What's your embarrassing story of falling off a bike?
Bishop On Air talks with Jack Campbell for Sheriff about the importance of elections and more.
With the November election approaching, some see a possible "red wave" of Republicans taking over the U.S. House and Senate.
Bishop On Air talks with Brad Considine with The Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease about a new law concerning water supply management
Memorial Health is holding a free class for cancer survivors next Saturday, June 25. Naomi Wands joins Bishop On Air with details.
The Sangamon County Fair begins this weekend. Tony Boston joins Bishop On Air to highlight what to expect.
Bishop On Air talks with William Kelly about his continued questioning of Chicago's mayor and more.
With Juneteenth this weekend, Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Branch NAACP Illinois President Teresa Haley about the holiday and its significance.
Speculation of a possible presidential bid surrounds a planned trip to the East Coast by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. He denied he's looking to seek the presidency. .
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownby about Humphry's Market, Losin' It with Sonya Jones, and changes for MJ's Fish and Chicken Express.
Bishop On Air reviews the alert issued by the multi-state energy grid MISO and some of the difference in opinion on what's driving an energy crunch.
With school out for summer, Bishop On Air talks with Tiffany Mathis with Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois about the programs they have available this summer.
With an excessive heat warning through Wednesday evening, Bishop On Air takes your calls about who has the hottest job.
Bishop On Air shares a recent conversation with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski who unpacks recent schools report card data
Bishop On Air talks with Greater Springfield Chamber Of Commerce CEO Mike Murphy about today's Small Business Awards
Bishop On Air takes your calls about a new poll showing Darren Bailey for Governor in a double digit lead over Richard Irvin.
Bishop On Air talks with Steve Wheeler with Land of Lincoln Honor Flight about their planned flight Tuesday, the first since the COVID-19 pandemic limited operations.
Bishop On Air talks with Amy Korte with Illinois Policy about the Invest in Kids scholarship program being enhanced with new legislation signed into law.
Bishop On Air talks with several restaurant owners about the launch of the Capital City Bourbon Journey. More info: www.bourbonjourney.springfield.il.us
Bishop On Air takes your calls about whether you'll be watching the Jan. 6 committee hearings set for prime time.
With legal cannabis in Illinois, local governments are getting hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales taxes. Ald.Shawn Gregory joins Bishop On Air to talk about what the plans are for those dollars in Springfield.
A recent report from American Legislative Exchange Council shows all states' public employee pension debt combined is $8.2 billion. More than half a trillion of that is in Illinois, the second largest liability of all states. Independent public spending analyst Bill Bergman sounds off.
With gas now a dollar more than it was a month ago in Illinois and $2.20 more than a year ago, a special session of the Illinois Legislature isn't expected to seek more relief.
Bishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey from the Springfield Business Journal Illinois about a new bistro, vintage boutique and veterinarian shortage in Springfield
Bishop On Air takes your calls about whether you think the Illinois General Assembly should come back for a special session to deal with high gas prices.
A recent poll garnered Illinoisans' sentiments on abortion. State Rep Mark Batinick sounds off. He also talks about whether there's any political will to cap taxes on Illinois gas.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about what should be done do address gun violence and protect schools.
Bishop On Air talks with Terry Martin who is running for the Republican nomination for the 13th Congressional District.
Bishop On Air talks with Jesse Sullivan with an update on his campaign. With early voting ongoing for the June 28 primary election, Illinois' Republican candidates continue to raise concern over Gov. J.B. Pritzker's handling of crime.
Bishop On Air shares conversations with municipal leaders about the impact of high gas prices of taxpayer-fueled vehicles.
Bishop On Air shares Gov. J.B. Pritzker's latest comments on issuing another COVID-19 emergency declaration. He's issued monthly declarations since March of 2020.
Bishop On Air reviews his trip with Meghan on Sugar Creek, launching from a convenient spot in Chatham.
Regan Deering for Congress joins Bishop On Air with an update on her bid for the Republican nomination to Illinois' 13th Congressional District.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the back and forth over the U.S. House's Jan. 6 Committee that plans a primetime hearing Thursday. Will you be watching?
Go June for June: Cornhole & Baseball at the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes' June 11 game in Springfield is getting closer. Taylor Stevens joins Bishop On Air with updates on the growing silent auction and more!
Jesse Reising for Congress joins Bishop On Air to talk about his candidacy and the issues.
Bishop On Air reviews recent statements about addressing gun violence from up and down the government, including the take from the Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidates.
The Republican candidates for Illinois governor share their positions on Illinois' high taxes with ABC7.
Bishop On Air talks with the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln about new grant opportunities for the community.
Bishop On Air talks with Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, one of six Republicans looking to get the GOP nomination for governor.
The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series opens tonight on the north mansion block in Springfield. Bishop On Air talks with Lisa Clemmons Stott for the lineup and more.
Springfield Business Journal Illinois Publisher Michelle Ownbey gives the latest update
Back from an extended weekend kayaking in Lake Shelbyville, Bishop On Air asks where he should kayak next.
March For Life Chicago talks about the end of parental notification of abortion in Illinois
The debate about how many people live in Illinois continues with differing estimates from various reports.
With the record gas prices drivers are paying, there's expected to be increased electricity prices. Taxpayers and stakeholders raise concern.
Bishop On Air talks with Terry Farmer about the ABC Amtrykes Program June 2 with the Knights of Clumbus with live music, cold beer, food and a raffle with a jackpot of more than $90,000!
Crime Stoppers board member Ernie Slottag joins Bishop On Air to talk about the crime of the week.
Bishop On Air talks with Downtown Springfield, Inc.'s Kayla Graven about downtown events and more.
Bishop On Air talks with Anna Valencia about her campaign for Illinois Secretary of State
Bishop On Air reviews a proposal from a state representative for bringing down the cost of gas in Illinois
Bishop On Air reviews some of the reports released this week showing Illinois continues to lose population.
Bishop On Air shares a conversation he had with St. Xavier University professor David Parker about federal prosecutors catching alleged corrupt acts on tape.
Bishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of Springfield Business Journal Illinois, for the latest business updates.
In the aftermath of the school massacre in Uvalde, Bishop On Air airs some of the responses from Republican candidates for Illinois governor.
Bishop On Air talks with a couple of performers from The Muni about the opening of Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical.
With the announcement that Hen House may close as early as this weekend, Bishop On Air asks what are your favorite restaurants of yesteryear.
Bishop On Air takes calls about the continued high price of gas and President Biden's recent comments that "we're going through an incredible transition" to be "less reliant of fossil fuels."
With a recent Census survey indicating the agency undercount Illinois by nearly 2%, the issue is feeding into election-year politics.
Bishop On Air talks with Sven Gartung, coach of Springfield Athletic Sporting Club Soccer, about their home game victory
Bishop On Air takes your calls in reaction to Richard Irvin not answering the direct question whether he voted for former president Donald Trump.
Bishop On Air talks with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about a U.S. Census report announcing it undercount Illinois. How does that go up against previous reports the state is losing population?
Bishop On Air airs some of the stump speeches Irvin/Bourne For Illinois, John Milhiser For Secretary of State, Shannon Teresi For Comptroller, and Steve Kim For Illinois Attorney General, plus QnA with Irvin.
Bishop On Air talks with Julie Beveridge, chair of the Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair about this weekend's fair.
Bishop On Air talks with Josh Sharp from Illinois Fuel & Retail Association about their lawsuit to block the mandate gas stations post stickers on gas pumps announcing a six-month delay in the annual gas tax increase.
Bishop On Air talks with Matt Hausman, a candidate seeking the Republican nomination for Illinois 13th Congressional District.
Bishop On Air talks with officer Drew Szabados, Crime Stoppers coordinator Sangamon and Menard County and Valerie Bolinger, a board member with Crime Stoppers.
Bishop On Air talks with John Salz EAA Chapter 770 Springfield, IL about getting you into the Ford Tri-Motor in Springfield this afternoon through Sunday.
Bishop On Air talks with petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan about the record gas prices, what's behind it and how long will it last.
Bishop On Air talks with Doug Brown from City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) about the concerns of energy cost and reliability.
Bishop On Air gets both sides of the issue over a new law Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed that makes unseralized personally manufactured guns illegal.
Bishop On Air talks with Matt Dubiel for US Senate. He's one of several candidates vying for the Republican nomination to take on U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth.
Bishop On Air airs some of the recent back and forth over the sale of Twitter to Elon Musk and undercover recordings of Twitter officials showing their true colors.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the Illinois headlines, including continued criticism of the state's child welfare agency, the state's high property taxes and an Illinois Supreme Court case about fingerprinting White Castle employees
Bishop On Air talks with one of the three Republican candidates vying for the GOP's nomination for Illinois Attorney General, David Shestokas.
Bishop On Air talks about a proposal from an Illinois state senator to cap the sales tax on top of a gallon of gas and updates on supply issues for baby formula.
Bishop On Air reviews an NBC poll that shows an overwhelming majority of Americans feel the country is going in the wrong direction. What do you think?
Bishop On Air talks with Synergy Homecare of Central Illinois' Taylor Stevens, who's organizing for Go June for June: Cornhole & Baseball.
Bishop On Air talks with Darren Bailey for Governor candidate state Sen. Darren Bailey about the status of his race with early voting beginning May 19.
Bishop On Air talks with G.H. Merritt, the chairman of New Illinois, with an update on an even in Urbana.
Bishop On Air talks with Open The Books founder and CEO Adam Andrzejewski about his latest report highlighting the $350 Million Royalty Payment Stream he says was hidden by the National Institutes of Health.
A new report highlights what each state's residents' favorite board game is. Bishop On Air takes your calls about with that same question.
Bishop On Air talks with Schimpf & Schofield for Illinois gubernatorial candidate Paul Schimpf with a status update on his bid for the GOP nomination.
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.
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.
Bishop On Air celebrates a birthday today and asks what your tips are for someone approaching 40.
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.
Bishop On Air talks with Tiffany Mathis of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois about their upcoming golf outing and more.
Bishop On Air talks with comedian Kevin "Heff" Kellam about the latest news around Dave Chapelle
Bishop On Air talks with Collin Corbett with Cor Strategies about their recent poll on GOP gubernatorial candidates.
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.
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.
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.
Bishop On Air talks with Truth in Accounting's Sheila Weinberg about what the credit rating upgrades means for taxpayers.
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
Bishop On Air talks with the coach Sven Gartung of Springfield Athletic Sporting Club about their addition to the United Soccer League.
Callers are awake this morning reacting to the ongoing debate over the DHS Disinformation Governance Board.
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
Bishop On Air reviews some of the latest political positions surrounding abortion as Illinoisans face a June 28 primary and midterm election in November.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Alderman Joe McMenamin about some pending real estate deals and other city business.
Bishop On Air talks with Mike Murphy, the president and CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
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.
Bishop On Air talks with Stella Dean from the Springfield Area Landlord Association - SALA about the impacts of inflation on their operations.
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?"
Bishop On Air talks with John Salz from EAA Chapter 770 Springfield, IL about the Ford Tri-Motor coming to town and other events.
Bishop On Air talks with Jessica Hockett about being suspended permanently from Twitter because of the questions, documents statements posted to the Emma Woodhouse account. Find her work now at woodhouse.substack.com
Bishop On Air talks with Dr Naomi Wolf about her latest book "The Bodies of Others: The New Authoritarians, COVID-19 and the War Against the Human"
Bishop On Air talks with Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office Dan Wright, Sangamon County State’s Attorney about the impacts of the SAFE-T Act on prosecutors.
Bishop On Air talks with Kayla Graven with Downtown Springfield, Inc. to get the latest happenings for downtown as we head into warmer weather.
Bishop On Air talks with Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity organizer Chrissy Maher about the event coming up next weekend!
Bishop On Air talks about the gas tax sticker lawsuit being drafted by fuel retailers and shares Gov. J.B. Pritzker's response.
Bishop On Air talks with Jim Hamrick of Edward Jones about what's happening with your money.
Chicago talk show host and journalist William Kelly joins Bishop On Air to talk about Chicago crime and his back-and-forth with Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Bishop On Air reviews some of the latest COVID-19 comments from Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and flashes back to two years ago when the legal challenges against unilateral orders began rolling
Bishop On Air shares some background on state's attorneys concerned about looming cashless bail and takes your calls in reaction.
Bishop On Air takes your phone calls live on 92.7 WMAY about Elon Musk purchasing Twitter. Call now at 217-629-7970
Bishop On Air reviews some of last night's Peoria and Woodford county GOP forum with Republican gubernatorial candidates Darren Bailey for Governor, Jesse Sullivan, Gary Rabine, Max Solomon for Governor and Schimpf & Schofield for Illinois. Irvin/Bourne For Illinois was not in attendance.
Bishop On Air reviews some of last night's Peoria and Woodford county GOP forum with Republican gubernatorial candidates Darren Bailey for Governor, Jesse Sullivan, Gary Rabine, Max Solomon for Governor and Schimpf & Schofield for Illinois. Irvin/Bourne For Illinois was not in attendance.
A lot of sharing of prom pictures over the weekend. Bishop On Air wants you to remember back in the day when you went to prom. What's changed since then?
Bishop On Air talks with Chris Richmond with Moving Pillsbury Forward about what the next steps are for the 18 acre
Bishop On Air airs some of the concerns recently raised by parents' rights advocates and local education officials about education policies from the Illinois State Board of Education.
Bishop On Air talks with Ronnie Kaszuk, the artist behind #REKServices, about his art and his passion!
Bishop On Air talks with the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes about their big plans for the baseball experience
Bishop On Air talks with Rick Sanchez, formerly of CNN and now the Cofounder and CEO of Agua Media
Bishop On Air talks with Dan Baldrick, organizer of the First Annual Team RWB Dodgeball Tournament this Saturday.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the topline budget issues after Gov. J.B. Pritzker approved the spending plan Tuesday.
With a federal court striking down the CDC's transportation mask mandate, Bishop On Air discusses the local mass transit district lifting their order while the governor modifies his.
Bishop On Air talks with Brian Galecki with Dumb Records about this Saturday's Record Store Day
Bishop On Air talks with Jesse Sullivan, one of the several GOP candidates seeking the party's nomination for governor.
Bishop On Air talks with Calvin Pitts from Southtown Construction Training Center about their training program and how taxpayer grants could help.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette about tonight's open house to review new license plate reading cameras.
Taylor Stevens of Synergy Homecare of Central Illinois joins Bishop On Air to talk about an upcoming event this summer for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation!
Tony Boston with the Sangamon County Fair joins Bishop On Air to announce the latest music act heading to the fairgrounds in New Berlin this summer.
Attorney Thomas DeVore joins Bishop On Air to talk about the latest lawsuit he filed on behalf of Illinois Department of Corrections employees over COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates.
State Representative Tim Butler joins Bishop On Air to unpack some of what the Illinois Legislature accomplished before leaving town.
Bishop On Air talks with Dan Baldrick about the upcoming First Annual Team RWB Dodgeball Tournament
Bishop On Air takes your calls about whether Elon Musk should by Twitter for $41 billion.
Bishop On Air talks with Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police President Hazel Crest Police Chief Mitchell Davis to review some of the latest statehouse action impacting law enforcement.
Bishop On Air talks with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about a recent reporting grading states for COVID-19 outcomes and about looming guaranteed income programs in certain communities across the state.
Bishop On Air reviews the latest in the Illinois Department of Public Health reporting and a study giving the grade a grade on outcomes from the pandemic.
Springfield Cobra's Youth Boxing Club is bringing boxing back to the capitol city April 16 at the Bank of Springfield Center. Bishop On Air talks with Coach Justin Moon and fighters Zach Hooper and Jionni Carnes.
Bishop On Air talks with Josh Sharp from the Illinois Fuel & Retail Association about the looming freeze of the 2.2 cents a gallon gas tax and the requirement for stores to post stickers about it on their pumps.
Bishop On Air welcomes Springfield Public Works Director Nate Bottom to discuss some of the projects drivers are seeing around town and what to expect down the road.
Bishop On Air takes a look at the policies Illinois lawmakers are looking to implement that go further than what President Joe Biden is looking to do for so-called "ghost guns"
Bishop On Air reviews some of the debate about the state's finances from Illinois legislative leaders now that a budget is set to be sent to the governor.
Bishop On Air gets your calls in reaction to the tax and spend package Illinois state legislators passed in the early hours Saturday morning, including a measure to freeze the looming gas tax increase of 2.2 cents a gallon, and the requirement gas stations post a sign to that effect.
Bishop On Air talks with Beverly Miles, a Chicago area nurse challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the June 28 primary.
Bishop On Air talks with home builder Dean Graven about the passage of House Bill 5412 and its impacts on contractors.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the final moments from the Illinois General Assembly's legislative session that went well into Saturday morning.
Kevin "Heff" Kellam and Andy Milne joins Bishop On Air to preview tonight's Heff's Hilarious QLZ Comedy Invasion TONIGHT at 8PM at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.
Bishop On Air talks with Josh Witkowski of ABATE of Illinois, Inc. about the latest statehouse action impacting motorcyclists
Bishop On Air roundups up some of the latest happenings at the Illinois statehouse as lawmakers prepare to approve a $45.6 billion spending plan with $1.8 billion in tax cuts.
Bishop On Air talks with Jessica Allen with Primient about continuing Tate and Lyle operations up in Decatur and elsewhere.
The state plans more than $120 million in renovations for the long shuttered Springfield Armory. Bishop On Air takes your calls with memories of events at the venue from years past.
Bishop On Air reviews a provision of the Democrats' proposed budget to fund a $3.6 million pilot program for guaranteed income in the Metro East area
Bishop On Air shares one of the many proposals in the statehouse Democrats' tax and spend policies -- requiring gas stations put on each pump a sign saying the Legislature didn't increase taxes. Some see that as electioneering.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the criticism Republicans have of laws Democrats have advanced.
Bishop On Air shares some sights and sounds from the first Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day since 2019.
Bishop On Air talks with Kimberly Smoot, a Springfield education professional, about the governor signing the measure giving paid administrative leave rather than sick time to school staff, but only if they're vaccinated.
Getting away from the headlines, Bishop On Air takes your calls about food. What food did you used to hate but now crave?
Bishop On Air reviews some of what's happened in the past 24 hours at the Illinois statehouse.
Bishop On Air talks with Josh Sharp with Illinois Fuel & Retail Association about one element of the Illinois Senate Democrats' tax relief package to freeze a looming tax increase on gas that hasn't even kicked in yet.
Bishop On Air reviews developing stories from the Illinois statehouse, including what to expect in the final days before adjournment Friday.
Bishop On Air talks with Tracy Welch, the mayor of Lincoln, Illinois, about the impacts on his community from the planned end of academic offerings at Lincoln College.
Bishop On Air talks with Harmony Harrington, VP of Government and Community Relations with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Bishop On Air talks with Sherman Mayor Trevor Clatfelter about upcoming entertainment, projects and more
Business In The 217: Bishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey from the Springfield Business Journal Illinois
Bishop On Air talks with state Rep. LaShawn Ford about a proposal to allow therapy using hallucinogenic plants, how to combat crime and more.
Bishop On Air takes your calls on some of the strange pronunciations from all across Illinoiz.
Bishop On Air talks about the latest in legal cannabis regulation and gauges listeners' support for a proposal to legalize hallucinogenic plants for therapeutic purposes.
Bishop On Air talks with Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Executive Director Ed Wojcicki about the group's request for the state to fund law enforcement.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about last night's on-stage fight at the Oscars and what are some of the craziest things you've seen transpire on live TV.
Pamela Althoff, Executive Director of the Cannabis Business Association of IL, joins Bishop On Air to talk about the latest happenings in the industry
Young author E.G. Keith joins Bishop On Air to talk about their book now on Amazon and at other retailers
Bishop On Air reviews recent action from the Illinois statehouse concerning unemployment debt, the Prisoner Review Board and more.
Bishop On Air talks with Citizens for Kent Gray who is running in the Republican primary against incumbent state Rep. Tim Butler.
Bishop On Air talks with Chatham Area Public Library Director Amy Byers about the upcoming Friends of the Chatham Area Public Library Bookstore & Cafe murder mystery fundraiser.
Bishop On Air talks with Paul Schimpf about his campaign Schimpf & Schofield for Illinois
Several area national grocery store chains made a list for the best supermarkets in the country. Bishop On Air takes your calls about where you get your food.
Bishop On Air talks with Josh Evans from Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities about the need for full state funding for the developmental disability community
Bishop On Air talks with Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association about the need for U.S. energy independence.
Bishop On Air talks with Jesse Sullivan, a GOP candidate for governor, about his platform, a recent FOIA request he filed and more
Bishop On Air opens this week's Hero of the Week with Steve Wheeler to get an update on Land of Lincoln Honor Flight!
Bishop On Air talks more about high gas prices, how some at the Illinois statehouse are looking for relief, and more reaction to the governor's silver lining comment
Bishop On Air reviews the final moments of an hours-long sentencing hearing in Chicago where actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail for lying to police about being the victim of a hate crime.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about high gas prices and Gov. J.B. Pritzker saying a silver lining is more people will likely chose electric vehicles for their new car purchase.
Bishop On Air talks with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood about gas prices, the conflict in Ukraine, recent votes for more federal spending and FISA abuse.
Bishop On Air shares the latest in the federal corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Bishop On Air reviews the past two years of COVID-19 executive orders and shares comments from lawmakers on whether there needs to be more oversight on such issues.
Bishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey with the Springfield Business Journal for Business In The 217.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about what sentence you think actor Jussie Smollett should receive [Thursday] when he appears in court. He was convicted in December of lying to police about being the victim of a hate crime.
Bishop On Air reviews the latest movement in the case against Madigan, masks in the House and more.
Bishop On Air talks with Tiffany Mathis of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois about an upcoming golf outing.
Bishop On Air talks with Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association about the impact increased fuel prices has on logistics and beyond.
Bishop On Air talks with Senator Doris Turner about returning back to session and more.
Bishop On Air talks with State Representative Tim Butler about the coming primary election, the indictment of former Speaker Madigan and more.
Bishop On Air talks with Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin about his bid to get the Republican nomination for governor.
Bishop On Air talks with Pastor Eric Hansen about the work being done at restoring and revitalizing Ursuline Academy
Bishop On Air reviews some of the latest in the ongoing corruption probe into Illinois politics that led to an indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the latest in the ongoing corruption probe into Illinois politics that led to an indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the latest in the ongoing corruption probe into Illinois politics that led to an indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Bishop On Air unpacks more reaction of the 22-count federal indictment against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Bishop On Air talks with Alex DeVaney, operational manager of Slauterhouse Brewing Co., talks about a crowdfunding campaign that wraps up Friday.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted on 22 federal counts including racketeering. Bishop On Air reviews reaction from all around and flashes back to a few of the encounters he's had as a reporter covering Madigan over the years.
Bishop On Air takes your calls in reaction to President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address.
Bishop On Air talks with state Rep. Blaine Wilhour about getting ejected from the House repeatedly for refusing to wear a mask per House rules.
Bishop On Air takes your calls about what you want to hear from President Joe Biden's State of the Union address set for this evening.
Bishop On Air gets to the latest in where masks are and are not required by the governor, and the ongoing litigation challenging whether he has such authority for unilateral mandates.
Bishop On Air takes your calls on whether you or your children will be wearing a mask now that there is no mandate and the CDC doesn't recommend it in most situations.
Bishop On Air talks with State Representative Tim Butler about the latest statehouse action and more.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the back and forth over mask mandates and gets reaction from attorney Thomas DeVore.
Bishop On Air talks with Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell about the latest county crime statistics.
With the news out of Ukraine with Russia's invasion, protesters arrested in Russia, China invading Taiwan's airspace and threats of cyber war, Bishop On Air takes your calls.
After the overnight fire alarm earlier this week at the Wyndham City Center downtown earlier this week, Bishop On Air asks for your fire alarm stories.
Bishop On Air talks with Springfield Budget Director Bill McCarty about how the city plans to spend tax dollars for the coming fiscal year.
Bishop On Air shares all sides of the latest in the debate over mask mandates in schools.
Bishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal Illinois.
Bishop On Air talks with Sam Toia of the Illinois Restaurant Association about Chicago's COVID-19 mandates and more.
Bishop On Air reviews the latest in COVID-19 mandates, including Chicago set to lift mandates, the governor filing an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court over blocked mandates in schools and more.
Bishop On Air talks with state Sen. Steve McClure to preview what's coming up this week at the Illinois statehouse.
Bishop On Air connects with Ald.Shawn Gregory to preview some of what could come up during tonight's Springfield City Council budget meeting
Bishop On Air talks with attorney Thomas DeVore about his announcement he's running for Illinois attorney general .
Mark Weyermuller joins Bishop On Air to talk about his address to the Glenbrook school board where he received curses from a board member
Bishop On Air takes your calls on this Presidents' Day on who is the best and worst president.
Bishop On Air talks about the latest back-and-forth in the mask debate with more schools going mask "recommended," instead of mandated as the governor insists.
Bishop On Air talks with attorney Thomas DeVore about the governor's appeal of the schools mask mandate being dismissed and a lawsuit filed against the Illinois House Speaker.
Bishop On Air shares moments from Illinois House floor action where Republican members were ejected for not wearing masks.
Bishop On Air discusses the Fourth District Appeals Court finding Gov. J.B. Pritzker's appeal of a lower court decision blocking mask mandates in schools 'moot'.
Debate over the past two days on the Illinois House floor about the chamber's mask rule have some pointing to the arbitrary nature of the mandate. Bishop On Air reviews.
Bishop On Air asks if you've changed how you tip food service or other employees since the beginning of the pandemic.
With the advancing winter storm expected midday, many schools are closing. Some are making it a snow day. Others are going remote. Bishop On Air asks which should be the case?
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with state Sen. Don DeWitte, a member of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, about yesterday's action blocking mask mandates in schools.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls in reaction to a legislative panel blocking Gov. J.B. Pritzker's COVID-19 mask mandate for schools.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks live with Attorney Thomas DeVore about what the next steps are in the ongoing case challenging the governor's mask and exclusion mandates in school given a legislative panel blocked the governor's emergency rules Tuesday.
Bishop On Air talks with with Gary Rabine, a Republican vying for the gubernatorial nomination this June to take on Gov. J.B. Pritzker in November.
Bishop On Air reviews action taken by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules concerning mask mandates in schools
Bishop On Air talks with Reggie Guyton with the Springfield Theatre Centre about their upcoming performance of "Gem of the Ocean" opening this weekend.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Ed Wojcicki of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police about legislation concerning drones and police
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with state Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, about what he anticipates the Legislature accomplishing.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with State Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Chicago, about what to expect with lawmakers heading back to the state capitol this week.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's chief of staff was in front of an Illinois Senate committee Monday where some asked about COVID restrictions and private pay for top staff.
Attorney Thomas DeVore has filed contempt charges against two school districts, including Chicago Public Schools, for violating a judge's temporary restraining order blocking mask mandates for his clients children. Bishop On Air shares his conversation with DeVore on WMAY News.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Lynda White with Northenders V.F.W. Post 10302 and Steve Wheeler with Land of Lincoln Honor Flight about an upcoming fundraiser.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News reviews the latest in COVID mitigations with Illinois schools.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News asks what questions you think those seeking office must be asked?
Bishop On Air on WMAY News gets your reaction to the congoing trucker convoy in Canada and the prospect of similar actions in the U.S.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News shares some of a recent House hearing with the state's unemployment office.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with the Land of Lincoln Chorus about their singing Valentines message for your sweetheart!
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with state Rep. Avery Bourne about a variety of things, including her campaign with Irvin/Bourne For Illinois
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Chrissy Maher with Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity to get an update on the nearly $100,000 they gave to dozens of organizations this week.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls about what you want to hear Gov. J.B. Pritzker say during his COVID-19 updates this afternoon.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News reviews the latest developments around Gov. J.B. Pritzker's COVID-19 mandates.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls about the first day back at school without a mask mandate in place.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News reviews the latest back-and-forth over the ruling blocking mask mandates in Illinois
Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls about the circuit court ruling against mask and vaccine mandates
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Attorney Thomas DeVore about Friday's temporary restraining order against mask and vaccine mandates.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News reviews the circuit court temporary restraining order against mask, exclusion, and vaccine or testing mandates.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Todd Maisch, president and CEO of Illinois Chamber of Commerce, to get reaction to the governor's proposed budget.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Illinois Manufacturers' Association's Mark Denzler to get reaction to Gov. J.B. Pritzker budget address.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Illinois Times investigative reporter Scott Reeder about his latest story "More girls accuse detective's son of sexual assault" in today's IT.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Acting Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette about what he plans to bring to the role.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Kevin Burke, executive VP with Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association to get reaction to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget address
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with ISP Dist. 9 Commander Jody Huffman to get the latest road conditions.
With an update on winter driving conditions, Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell joins Bishop On Air on WMAY News
Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls about how you're preparing for what's forecast to be more than foot of snow over several days?
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks John Milhiser about his bid for the Republican nomination for Secretary of State. Milhiser is the former U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois and the former Sangamon County State's Attorney.
Bishop talks with ISP Lt. Jody Huffman to get updates on the emergency response to the looming winter storm
Bishop On Air talks with the guys from UNCHAiNED about their continued success and how you can help them out this weekend.
Bishop On Air talked with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about some new COVID-19 data.
Neil Young or Joe Rogan? Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls about the spat over the Spotify music and podcasting platform.
Bishop On Air talked with state Sen. Jason Plummer about the temporary restraining order issued against the Democrats' judicial subcircuits the governor enacted. He shares that conversation with WMAY News.
Bishop On Air talked with State Senator Sue Rezin about oversight of how the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs are operating. He shares that conversion on WMAY News.
With Part 1 of Season 4 of "Ozark" out and many having binged the latest episodes, Bishop On Air on WMAY News asks which is your favorite despicable fictional characters of all time? Is it the Byrds? Is it Walter White? Is it some other character entirely?
Bishop On Air talked with Truth in Accounting Founder Sheila Weinberg about the group's latest Fiscal State of Cities report.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls about the new policy announced by the governor to have COVID-19 leave time count as administrative time rather than sick time, but only for the vaccinated.
Bishop On Air talked with with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski about a retired teachers group suing the state over health care costs.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Springfield Alderman Chuck Redpath about city business, including the city's budget.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Chris Davis, the new director for the NFIB of Illinois.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls about what's the right age to leave kids home alone.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with members of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association about a lawsuit they filed against the state.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News reviews the "Beyond Van Gogh" immersive experience going on through March 30 at the St. Louis Galleria
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks about some of the arguments in the debate of mandating masks in schools as students, parents and teachers await a circuit court ruling.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News reviews the latest in the case where more than 700 parents are suing more than 140 schools over mask and exclusion mandates.
With increased crime rates, Illinois lawmakers differ on how to address the issues. Bishop On Air on WMAY News reviews some of the back and forth.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Congresswoman Mary Miller about Biden's first year in office and more.
President Joe Biden has been in office for a full year. Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls about how the president is doing.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with attorney Thomas DeVore with an update on the cases where teachers are challenging vaccine mandates and parents are challenging mask mandates.
During the Illinois State Board of Education public comment period Wednesday about vaccine mandates on teachers, supporters and opponents spoke out. Bishop On Air shares some of those comments on WMAY News
Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls about attending concerts in the era of COVID
Bishop On Air talks about the latest news in teacher vaccine mandates, COVID therapies, unemployment fraud, 'Voter Empowerment' and more
Bishop On Air talked with Alisa Kaplan from Reform For Illinois about the large amounts of money already in this election cycle, and what it means for Illinois voters. He shares that conversation with WMAY News
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with state Rep. Dan Caulkins about the gubernatorial race, COVID-19 and more.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls about what you're having problems finding at the grocery stores.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with State Representative Tim Butler about a variety of things happening or not happening at the Illinois statehouse.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls about whether teachers should have COVID-19 leave be paid administrative leave, rather than counting against sick time? Such a measure faces a veto by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News is joined by Ald. Shawn Gregory to talk about Martin Luther King Jr. Day. They also discuss a new program for utilizing cannabis tax dollars and other city business.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Springfield Police Chief Kenny Winslow who announced he's retiring later this month.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Gary Rabine, a Republican candidate for governor and board member of Job Creators Network which joined the lawsuit against the vaccine mandates decided Thursday by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Rick Green, the founder of Patriot Academy, about the U.S. Supreme Court shooting down the vaccine mandate for private employers but keeping it in place for some health care workers.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Tony Lyons, president and publisher of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., about the censorship and suppression of the best selling book by Robert Kennedy "The Real Anthony Fauci."
Bishop On Air on WMAY News asks you: Should Illinois change from a closed primary election system to something else?
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Josh Sharp with Illinois Fuel & Retail Association about a measure proposed at the Illinois statehouse to allow local governments to add additional gas taxes on top of the state's gas tax.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News gets your reaction to news the city of Springfield is giving paid COVID-leave time to vaccinated employees while not offering the benefit to the unvaccinated
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Michell Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal Illinois, about the latest business news in and around the area.
With public health officials expecting everyone to get COVID, Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls about if you've tested positive and how you got over it.
Bishop On Air talked with Illinois Municipal League's Brad Cole about the vaccine mandate form the Illinois Department of Labor. He shares that conversation with WMAY News.
Empower Illinois President Anthony Holter joins Bishop On Air on WMAY News to talk about the opening of an application period for the tax credit scholarship program.
Congressman Rodney Davis joins Bishop On Air on WMAY News to discuss the latest happenings in Congress and more.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Adam Niemerg State Representative about various COVID-19 policies.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Mark Denzler from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association about federal and state vaccine mandates, and the impacts on employers and their employees.
With the recent death of Bob Saget, and the passing of Betty White, Bishop On Air on WMAY News asks who are your favorite late comedians.
State Rep. Tony McCombie joins Bishop On Air on WMAY News to talk about bipartisan legislation in the aftermath of another DCFS worker killed in the line of duty.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News reviews some debate of a bill that passed the Illinois House to allow at least three unsupervised calls for newly detained criminal suspects.
Kevin Grillot, director of March for Life Chicago, joins Bishop On Air on WMAY News to talk about their event Saturday in Chicago.
Bishop On Air talked with Rebecca Clark, the new manager of the Illinois State Fair. He shares that conversation with WMAY News.
The White House speaks year after Jan. 6 Capitol Riots. Bishop On Air takes your calls in reaction.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with State Sen. Steve McClure to further review Wednesday's one day of legislative action.
Bishop On Air reviews some of the action from Wednesday's legislative session at the Illinois Statehouse.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News reviews what schools across the state are doing in the face of rising COVID-19 numbers.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News reviews what some Illinois House Republicans with Cook County Constituents have to say about requiring businesses deny accommodations for someone not showing proof of vaccine.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes you calls about whether schools should go remote amid COVID-19 case increases.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News reviews Monday's hearing in Sangamon County Court of teachers and school staff challenging COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates.
Ward 5 Alderwoman Lakeisha k Purchase joins Bishop On Air on WMAY News to preview tonight's Springfield City Council meeting.
State Rep. Tim Butler joins Bishop On Air on WMAY News to preview the upcoming spring session and react to the outcome of challenges to legislative maps.
State Sen. Doris Turner joins Bishop On Air on WMAY News to discuss what to expect heading into a new legislative session
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with attorney Thomas DeVore with updates on his case on behalf of parents against school COVID-19 mandates.
Bishop On Air gives some quick reviews of Cobra Kai, Don't Look Up and The French Dispatch
Bishop On Air shares with WMAY News the conversation he had with state Rep. LaShawn Ford about Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's mandate people show proof of vaccine to enter eateries, gyms or entertainment venues.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Realtor Seth Goodman about a listing of his that has gone around the world and back.
Bishop On Air on WMAY News takes your calls for Hero of the Year and what you think are the top stories of the year.