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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Peoria's census participation has hit a plateau as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on.That's according to At-Large City Councilmember Sid Ruckriegel, who's… -
The city of Peoria is looking to people financially hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic cover some of their housing costs.The newly-launched Household… -
Some nonprofits have had to re-envision staffing, as Illinois adds another 75 cents to the minimum wage in a ramp-up to $15 an hour. That comes as many… -
Some Illinoisans were eager to grab a bite indoors or return to their gym over the weekend, as the state moved into the next phase of the governor's… -
A number of Greater Peoria businesses are planning to open their doors or expand services starting Friday, as the state moves into Phase 4 of the Restore… -
More people are caring for a loved one at home as the COVID-19 pandemic leaves them unemployed or apprehensive about care facilities. Many are first-time… -
Activists have added school resource officers to the larger conversation of police reform in the United States. Some call for the removal of police from… -
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally-recognized celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. But the unofficial holiday feels different this… -
Peoria Proud is creating a registry of LGBTQ-friendly healthcare providers in central Illinois.Nathan Neilson is vice president of communications for… -
The Peoria Public Library is slowly revving back up services, after COVID-19 guidance forced buildings to close to the public.The curbside pick-up program…
