Greg Bishop

Greg Bishop reports on Illinois government and other issues for The Center Square. Bishop has years of award-winning broadcast experience and hosts the WMAY Morning Newsfeed out of Springfield.

Legislation
School choice scholarship renewal ‘the fight’ of Illinois’ veto session

(The Center Square) – With a new school year underway or about to begin for students in schools across Illinois, some attending a private school using scholarships from the Invest… Read More

September 1, 2023
Culture
Illinois Freedom Caucus: Minor girls shouldn’t have to change with trans in locker rooms

(The Center Square ) – The legality of whether a private institution like the Springfield YMCA is required to allow transgender individuals into women’s locker rooms even with minors present… Read More

July 19, 2023
Culture
Illinois state agency hosting closed event to promote ‘Gender-Affirming Care for Youth’

(The Center Square) – An Illinois state agency is hosting an internal event titled “Dispelling Myths Around Gender-Affirming Care For Youth.” A state senator has concerns about normalizing what he… Read More

June 16, 2023
Culture
Illinois measure would require ‘gender neutral’ bathrooms to remove ‘offensive’ urinals

(The Center Square) – Lawmakers continue crafting a measure to allow public restrooms in Illinois to be converted to gender neutral multi-occupancy facilities. The House narrowly passed House… Read More

May 19, 2023
Culture
Illinois House passes bill to penalize libraries that restrict inappropriate children’s books

(The Center Square) – Libraries in Illinois, including at K-12 schools, could see their funding cut if there are efforts to restrict books under a bill that passed… Read More

March 23, 2023