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.

Government
Legislator urges Illinois’ school choice program be reinstated

(The Center Square) – News around schools aiming to close if Illinois legislators do not reauthorize a privately funded school choice scholarship program has some urging for swift action… Read More

February 12, 2024
Government
Families push to extend Illinois’ school choice program at start of veto session

(The Center Square) – As members of each party lay out their priorities with the start of fall veto session at the Illinois statehouse, scores of school kids benefiting… Read More

October 25, 2023
Government
Group says Illinois parents should know sex ed opt-out rights

(The Center Square) – As the new school year is well underway, a parent’s rights advocacy group is urging Illinois families to know what their options are concerning sex… Read More

September 26, 2023
Public Education
Illinois ed officials respond to concerns of ‘radical’ ideology in classrooms

(The Center Square) – Education officials in Illinois are reacting to concerns over political activism, rather than education, being in the classroom. With the new school year in… Read More

September 7, 2023
Government
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… Read More

September 1, 2023