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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Hundreds of Bradley University faculty and staff have issued a statement condemning systemic racism and injustice — both on campus and in society at… -
The Peoria County Board will consider a budget amendment aimed at addressing injustice in law enforcement and ensuring all who want to vote get a chance… -
City inspectors are staying busy, as code complaints last month nearly doubled what they'd be in a typical May.Community Development Director Ross Black… -
The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have renewed conversations about systemic racism and inequality in the United States. This… -
The shortage of blood donations due to the COVID-19 pandemic is becoming more troublesome, as patient traffic at area hospitals revs back up.The… -
Dozens of Bradley University student athletes staged a peaceful demonstration Tuesday night, protesting racial injustice and inequality.Nearly 100… -
A Peoria man who allegedly hit a police SUV with his car last week has died from blunt force trauma. Joe "Jason" Henigan, 36, died at OSF St. Francis… -
Peoria Public Schools is helping students and recent graduates find summer jobs with the help of COVID-19 related grant dollars.The Summer Youth… -
A project to help address food insecurity and community health on the south end of Peoria is entering its next phase.The “Local Foods, Local Places”… -
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth says major police reform is a task for local government, rather than state and federal leaders.The Peoria Democrat, and…
