Dana Vollmer
ReporterDana Vollmer is a reporter with WGLT. Dana previously covered the state Capitol for NPR Illinois and Peoria for WCBU. She earned her master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield. She also graduated from Northern Illinois University, where she studied communication and produced Morning Edition for WNIJ. Dana's interests include criminal justice reform, economic equity and the environment.
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People are making big plans this summer, as vaccination rates tick up and COVID restrictions ease. A recent survey by Country Financial found that after a year of conservative saving, people are ready to let loose. -
Restaurant owners are having a hard time finding—and keeping—staff more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. They say many workers left the industry... -
The McLean County Health Department reports 25 residents are hospitalized with COVID-19—less than half the 61 patients reported on Wednesday. -
Another McLean County resident has died from COVID-19 complications -- a man in his 80s who did not live in a long-term care facility. -
McLean County health officials report 87 new confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases, as the county’s testing positivity rate bounced back up a full... -
The federal government is offering reimbursement to cover funeral expenses for those who have died from COVID-19. -
The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) is reporting an additional COVID-related death and 162 new cases confirmed over the weekend. -
Tensions are high during the pandemic—and not just for people. Dogs pick up on stress and anxiety, too. That can lead to aggressive behavior. -
Curtis Henry Sr. has been dealing with pipes and poop for 57 years. The Bloomington-Normal plumbers union is celebrating its longest standing member.... -
The McLean County Health Department is reporting 52 new COVID-19 cases and an additional hospitalization.
