Bishop On Air

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 talks with Springfield Alderman Joe McMenamin about the upcoming city elections

Bishop gets out the latest financial headlines early Monday morning after Friday's collapse of Silicon Valley Bank