Bishop On Air

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.

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.

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.

Bishop delves into the latest data from the Illinois State Board of Education about Illinois public schools. https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/

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!

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.

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.

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 injunct...

On today's show: Illinois measure requiring police confiscate firearms in cases with orders of protection debated IL has until Nov. 6 to reply to plaintiffs seeking to amend gun ban complaint to block registry Day 3 of fall veto session adjourns leaving school scholarship program in limbo

From today's program: Plaintiffs seek to enjoin or delay deadline of Illinois' gun registration Some use shooting of Illinois State Police officer in leg to push for strengthening gun control Day 2 of fall veto session has some action from the Illinois House and Senate

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.

Bishop reviews some of the priorities outline during the first day of fall veto session at the Illinois Statehouse.

Bishop reviews the latest stats from Illinois State Police in how many Illinois Firearm Owner ID card holders have registered banned guns.

Bishop reviews some of what could come up during fall veto session at the Illinois statehouse which begins today.

Bishop reviews the latest in the legal challenge against Illinois law allowing for lawsuits against the firearms industry.

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

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.

Bishop shares a conversation with Chicago reporter William Kelly about the latest crime reports and protests over non-citizen migrant basecamp tends dominating headlines.

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.

Friday's show: California appeals federal judge's ruling against gun ban; case could play role in Illinois Illinois to suspend future enrollees to taxpayer subsidized health care for non-citizen seniors Illinois' fall veto session is next week

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!

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.

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.

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.

Bishop reviews a moment from Wednesday's Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee where the focus was on election security.