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Bishop On AirBishop On Air 07/12/24From Friday's show:
More fallout around Biden's performance as Pritzker doubles down support;
The Center Square's headlines from the past week;
A brief history of Bishop On Air
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-07-1240 minBishop On AirBishop On Air 07/01/24From Monday's show:
Bishop On Air started 18 years ago;
New Illinois laws and taxes begin July 1;
Pritzker enacts laws allowing gender changes to birth certificates, requiring nonprofit disclosures;
Illinois state Senator urges for policy changes as state continues to lose population, income
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-07-0131 minBishop On AirBishop On Air 06/25/24On Tuesday's show:
Bishop On Air transitioning to Illinois In Focus Daily;
Pritzker to enact new state agency focused on early childhood development;
How will recent SCOTUS ruling impact Illinois' red flag laws?
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-06-2537 minBishop On AirBishop On Air 05/14/24From 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-05-1414 minBishop On AirBishop On Air 04/24/24From 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-04-2430 minBishop On AirBishop On Air 04/18/2024Short show as Bishop reviews some statehouse activity and previews Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-04-1913 minBishop On AirBishop On Air 04/04/24From 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-04-0812 minBishop On AirBishop On Air 04/03/24From 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-04-0814 minBishop On AirBishop On Air 03/21/24From 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-03-2216 minBishop On AirBishop On Air 02/23/24From Friday's show:
Today in Gun Control;
Friday Discord calls with Bishop On Air
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-02-2344 minBishop On AirFriday Discord calls with Bishop On Air
Bishop opens up the Discord server for callers to sound off on whatever is on their minds.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-02-1610 minBishop On AirBishop On Air 02/15/24 - Discord callsFrom 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-02-1518 minBishop On AirParents' rights group sounds alarm over Illinois bill concerning children and gender identity
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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-02-1409 minBishop On AirBishop On Air 01/29/24Bishop 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2024-01-2920 minBishop On AirVowing to address merits of the gun ban, Judge McGlynn won't block Jan. 1 gun registration deadlineBishop 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-12-2711 minBishop On AirBishop On Air 12/06/23On 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-12-0623 minBishop On AirFirst month of IL's gun registry, just 0.1% disclose ownership of banned firearm; and other updates
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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-10-3112 minBishop On AirBishop On Air 10-17-23Bishop 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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-10-1741 minBishop On AirBishop's final two segments on WMAY
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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-10-1311 minBishop On AirLast day on WMAY full of phone calls and memories
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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-10-1338 minBishop On AirIllinois gun ban: Board dismisses conflict of interest challenges; state wants challenge moved
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.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-07-2610 minBishop On AirLRS discusses sponsorship of the Memorial Health Championship
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.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-06-3005 minBishop On AirPro-wrestler Jeff Jarret promises Bishop a 'guitar shot'
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 ...
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-04-2407 min
Bishop On AirFrom balloons to electric cars, Bishop takes your callsBishop takes calls on this Friday's show about balloons and electric vehicles.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-02-1709 minBishop On AirList of 170-plus banned guns in Illinois could growBishop 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.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2023-01-1211 minBishop On AirBishop's nails are pink to raise money for breast cancer researchAfter raising more than $1,300 by the end of last week, Bishop On Air's wife Meghan painted his nails hot pink!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2022-10-1905 minBishop On AirBishop's nails are pink to raise money for breast cancer researchAfter raising more than $1,300 by the end of last week, Bishop On Air's wife Meghan painted his nails hot pink!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2022-10-1707 minBishop On AirBishop's tour of Zion National ParkBishop On Air shares some of the sites from his and Meghan's tour of Zion National Park last week.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2022-09-1906 minBishop On AirWhat did Bishop miss while out on vacation?Bishop On Air takes your calls about what he missed while he was out on vacation.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2022-09-1915 minBishop On AirWhat big news did Bishop miss while away on vacation?Bishop On Air takes your calls about the big news he has to follow up on from being on vacation the past week.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2022-08-1113 minBishop On AirBack from Colorado, Bishop shares some of the sightsBishop On Air is back from a brief vacation. he shares some of the sights from his trip to Colorado.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2022-08-1110 minBishop On AirMother Shucker! Bishop vs. Chatham JayceesBishop 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!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2022-07-1103 min
Bishop On AirYoung author debuts fantasy fiction novel "Havoc"Young author E.G. Keith joins Bishop On Air to talk about their book now on Amazon and at other retailers2022-03-2508 minBishop On AirStatehouse to partially pay down unemployment debtBishop On Air reviews some of the latest action at the Illinois statehouse.2022-03-2508 minBishop On AirStatehouse Roundup on 92.7 WMAYBishop On Air reviews recent action from the Illinois statehouse concerning unemployment debt, the Prisoner Review Board and more.2022-03-2414 minBishop On AirStatehouse candidate Kent Gray on 92.7 WMAYBishop On Air talks with Citizens for Kent Gray who is running in the Republican primary against incumbent state Rep. Tim Butler.2022-03-2411 minBishop On AirUpcoming murder mystery fundraiser for the Chatham libraryBishop 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.2022-03-2308 minBishop On AirGOP gubernatorial candidate Paul Schimpf on WMAYBishop On Air talks with Paul Schimpf about his campaign Schimpf & Schofield for Illinois2022-03-2310 minBishop On AirSpringfield Mayor Jim Langfelder on WMAYBishop On Air talks with Jim Langfelder, Mayor of Springfield about city business2022-03-2314 minBishop On AirFrom the statehouse: Executive appointments, unknown unemployment debt and moreBishop On Air reviews some of what happened at the Illinois statehouse Tuesday.2022-03-2306 minBishop On AirWhere do you shop for groceries?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.2022-03-2213 minBishop On AirRehabilitation facilities looking for more state resourcesBishop On Air talks with Josh Evans from Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities about the need for full state funding for the developmental disability community2022-03-2208 minBishop On AirIllinois manufacturers push for U.S. energy independenceBishop On Air talks with Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association about the need for U.S. energy independence.2022-03-2208 minBishop On AirWhat major stories did Bishop miss while he was on vacation?Back after a week off, Bishop On Air asks what were the major news stories he missed.2022-03-2112 minBishop On AirJesse Sullivan talks his candidacy for governorBishop On Air talks with Jesse Sullivan, a GOP candidate for governor, about his platform, a recent FOIA request he filed and more2022-03-2106 minBishop On AirStarting Hero of the Week with Land of Lincoln Honor FlightBishop On Air opens this week's Hero of the Week with Steve Wheeler to get an update on Land of Lincoln Honor Flight!2022-03-1105 minBishop On AirGas prices continue to rise as statehouse Republicans look for reliefBishop 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 comment2022-03-1110 minBishop On AirConvicted hate crime hoaxer Smollett sentenced, says 'not suicidal,' maintains innocenceBishop 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.2022-03-1112 minBishop On AirPritzker sees electric vehicle demand silver lining amid record gas pricesBishop 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.2022-03-1114 minBishop On AirCongressman LaHood on gas prices, Ukraine and FISABishop 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.2022-03-1011 minBishop On AirMadigan pleads not guilty, protracted trial possibleBishop On Air shares the latest in the federal corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.2022-03-1010 minBishop On AirTwo years of COVID ordersBishop 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.2022-03-1012 minBishop On AirBusiness In The 217 - Springfield Businesses JournalBishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey with the Springfield Business Journal for Business In The 217.2022-03-0905 minBishop On AirWhat sentence should Smollett get for the hate crime hoax?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.2022-03-0908 minBishop On AirFrom Madigan to masks, the three branches of government at workBishop On Air reviews the latest movement in the case against Madigan, masks in the House and more.2022-03-0912 minBishop On AirBoys & Girls Club golf outing coming soonBishop On Air talks with Tiffany Mathis of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois about an upcoming golf outing.2022-03-0808 minBishop On AirMid-West Truckers Association talks fuel pricesBishop On Air talks with Don Schaefer with Mid-West Truckers Association about the impact increased fuel prices has on logistics and beyond.2022-03-0805 minBishop On AirState Sen. Doris Turner on a return to sessionBishop On Air talks with Senator Doris Turner about returning back to session and more.2022-03-0807 minBishop On AirState Rep. Tim Butler on elections, Madigan and moreBishop On Air talks with State Representative Tim Butler about the coming primary election, the indictment of former Speaker Madigan and more.2022-03-0812 minBishop On AirAurora Mayor Richard Irvin files to run for governorBishop On Air talks with Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin about his bid to get the Republican nomination for governor.2022-03-0713 minBishop On AirBusiness in the 217 - Fur-Ever Friends GroomingBishop On Air talks with Fur-Ever Friends Grooming2022-03-0705 minBishop On AirNew life for Ursuline AcademyBishop On Air talks with Pastor Eric Hansen about the work being done at restoring and revitalizing Ursuline Academy2022-03-0706 minBishop On AirEven more on the Madigan effect on ethics and politicsBishop 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.2022-03-0705 minBishop On AirMore on the Madigan effect on ethics and politicsBishop 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.2022-03-0704 minBishop On AirThe Madigan effect on ethics and politicsBishop 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.2022-03-0709 minBishop On AirWhat's next for Madigan?Bishop On Air unpacks more reaction of the 22-count federal indictment against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.2022-03-0409 minBishop On AirHow are you being impacted by inflation?Bishop On Air takes your calls about increased gas prices and more.2022-03-0412 minBishop On AirSlauterhouse Brewing on WMAYBishop On Air talks with Alex DeVaney, operational manager of Slauterhouse Brewing Co., talks about a crowdfunding campaign that wraps up Friday.2022-03-0307 minBishop On AirMadigan indictedFormer 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.2022-03-0315 minBishop On AirYour reaction to President Biden's State of the Union addressBishop On Air takes your calls in reaction to President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address.2022-03-0209 minBishop On AirState Rep. Blaine Wilhour on WMAYBishop On Air talks with state Rep. Blaine Wilhour about getting ejected from the House repeatedly for refusing to wear a mask per House rules.2022-03-0215 minBishop On AirWhat do you want to hear in the State of the Union?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.2022-03-0111 minBishop On AirSpringfield Mayor Jim Langfelder on WMAYLive in studio, Bishop On Air talks with Jim Langfelder, Mayor of Springfield.2022-03-0113 minBishop On AirMasks lifted, but lawsuit continuesBishop 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.2022-03-0110 minBishop On AirMask or no mask? You decide.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.2022-02-2812 minBishop On AirState Rep. Tim Butler on WMAYBishop On Air talks with State Representative Tim Butler about the latest statehouse action and more.2022-02-2811 minBishop On AirMaskless Monday with reaction from Attorney Thomas DeVoreBishop On Air reviews some of the back and forth over mask mandates and gets reaction from attorney Thomas DeVore.2022-02-2811 minBishop On AirSangamon County crime statsBishop On Air talks with Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell about the latest county crime statistics.2022-02-2508 minBishop On AirYour reaction to international conflictWith 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.2022-02-2506 minBishop On AirYour fire alarm storyAfter 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.2022-02-2411 minBishop On AirSpringfield's budget director talks approved budgetBishop On Air talks with Springfield Budget Director Bill McCarty about how the city plans to spend tax dollars for the coming fiscal year.2022-02-2410 minBishop On AirPritzker says there is no mask controversy, just politicsBishop On Air shares all sides of the latest in the debate over mask mandates in schools.2022-02-2410 minBishop On AirBusiness In The 217 - Springfield Business JournalBishop On Air talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal Illinois.2022-02-2304 minBishop On AirIllinois Restaurant Association on WMAYBishop On Air talks with Sam Toia of the Illinois Restaurant Association about Chicago's COVID-19 mandates and more.2022-02-2312 minBishop On AirChicago to end mask/vaccine mandate Feb. 28Bishop 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.2022-02-2317 minBishop On AirYour thoughts on Russia/Ukraine tensionsBishop On Air takes your calls about the latest news surrounding Russia and Ukraine.2022-02-2213 minBishop On AirState Sen. McClure previews another week of statehouse sessionBishop On Air talks with state Sen. Steve McClure to preview what's coming up this week at the Illinois statehouse.2022-02-2211 minBishop On AirAlderman Gregory previews Springfield City Council budget talksBishop On Air connects with Ald.Shawn Gregory to preview some of what could come up during tonight's Springfield City Council budget meeting2022-02-2211 minBishop On AirDeVore is running for Illinois attorney generalBishop On Air talks with attorney Thomas DeVore about his announcement he's running for Illinois attorney general .2022-02-2207 minBishop On AirTaxpayer address mask mandates, gets cursed by school board memberMark Weyermuller joins Bishop On Air to talk about his address to the Glenbrook school board where he received curses from a board member2022-02-2105 minBishop On AirBest and worst presidents on this Presidents' DayBishop On Air takes your calls on this Presidents' Day on who is the best and worst president.2022-02-2107 minBishop On AirYour calls on the ongoing mask debateBishop On Air takes your calls on the ongoing mask debate.2022-02-2112 minBishop On AirMore schools going mask 'recommended'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.2022-02-2106 minBishop On AirDeVore reacts to Pritzker's 'moot' mask appeal & suit against the House speakerBishop 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.2022-02-1809 minBishop On AirHouse speaker sued after maskless members ejectedBishop On Air shares moments from Illinois House floor action where Republican members were ejected for not wearing masks.2022-02-1809 minBishop On AirAppeals court dismisses Pritzker's request as 'moot'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'.2022-02-1807 minBishop On AirLawmaker highlights arbitrary nature of Illinois House mask ruleDebate 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.2022-02-1709 minBishop On AirHave you changed how you tip?Bishop On Air asks if you've changed how you tip food service or other employees since the beginning of the pandemic.2022-02-1713 minBishop On AirShould school snow days be remote?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?2022-02-1710 minBishop On AirLatest on COVID-19 mask mandatesBishop On Air reviews the latest in COVID-19 mask mandates in Illinois and beyond2022-02-1707 min