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 people gathered Sunday afternoon at the Peoria County Courthouse for the second peaceful demonstration held by Young Revolution, in honor of… -
There are a lot of youthful faces behind Peoria's recent peaceful protests. Young Revolution led last weekend's "We Matter March." Another rally called… -
The Illinois National Guard will be helping the Peoria Police Department keep an eye on the city over the weekend.Earlier this week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker… -
Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis said the civil unrest in the wake of George Floyd's murder could make the city council reconsider its budget considerations in… -
The murder of George Floyd is renewing difficult conversations about police brutality and racism in communities around the country and world — and Peoria… -
The Peoria Fire Department has stayed busy this week, putting out fires set to businesses, homes, cars and dumpsters. At least 15 arson fires have been… -
Nine people were charged with felonies Tuesday in Peoria County Court in connection with the riots and looting that unfolded earlier this week. State's… -
Businesses across Peoria began clearing clearing debris before dawn after a night of unrest.Dozens were damaged.WCBU captured a small portion of the… -
Black leaders in Peoria are condemning the violence that broke out overnight, arguing it detracts from the message protestors are trying to send.The city… -
Rioting, looting, and mayhem broke out on the streets of Peoria in the early Monday morning hours.Peoria Police Chief Loren Marion's tally of the chaos…
