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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WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 23, 2020. Our top story is about an Elmwood native who saw a gap in…
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Congress returned to Washington this week to hash out a new COVID-19 stimulus bill.Among the issues lawmakers are considering is how to proceed with… -
Residents and public officials are assessing the damage as they recover from a series of storms that produced near-record rainfall, flooding and some… -
Bradley University is moving forward with a plan meant to improve diversity and inclusion on campus in response to national conversations about racism and… -
Peoria Charter Coach has issued a second round of layoffs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.President Bill Winkler said he laid off 95% of his staff when Gov. JB… -
People who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—or SNAP—benefits can now order groceries online. A Peoria nonprofit is testing how well the… -
The average Peoria household is producing five more pounds of trash per week during the COVID-19 pandemic.Eric Shangraw, with the Peoria Disposal Company… -
July heat is pushing more restaurant goers indoors.Kevin Evans with the city of Peoria's economic development arm said that presents both opportunities… -
Drivers are warned that high temperatures could cause more road buckling in the Peoria area.Sie Maroon, superintendent of operations at Peoria's public… -
The Peoria Police Department has officially opened a resource center in the East Bluff.Police Chief Loren Marion said it’s been in the works for the past…
