Bishop On Air

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 goes over the debate in the Illinois Senate about the SAFE-T Act.

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"

Bishop On Air gets your reaction to the USA men's soccer team beating Iran

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 reviews the latest in the ongoing protests in China

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.