Bishop On Air

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.

Bishop delivers the latest Springfield City Council Roundup

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.