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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Pride Month is usually a time of togetherness for the LGBTQ+ community. But with social distancing guidelines in place, organizers have had to get… -
Delta Airlines is suspending service to Peoria International Airport as part of a larger scaling-back of operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those… -
A Peoria nonprofit officially broke ground on East Bluff Community Homes, a project that will create 30 affordable rental units in the neighborhood.The… -
Quarantine means people have a lot of time on their hands — and many are spending it with a phone, computer, or TV screen. But what kind of media and how… -
Local food producers are thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic, as more concerned customers want to make sure they not only have access to food, but know… -
Restaurants and bars are busily preparing to open back up for business outside next Friday. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday that socially-distanced… -
WTVP is partnering with the Peoria County Regional Office of Education to launch a new channel dedicated to remote learning.The channel — WTVP Remote —… -
Handwashing is front of mind for many during the pandemic. But washing often and thoroughly is always a goal in healthcare.Hospitals monitor how workers… -
The novel coronavirus may have lasting effects on consumer habits and employee job expectations even after social distancing guidelines have eased.Colin… -
Health care providers around the U.S. are noticing a concerning trend: fewer orders for childhood vaccines.That's because fewer parents have taken their…
