Dana Vollmer
Dana Vollmer is a reporter with WCBU. Prior to moving to Peoria, Dana covered the state Capitol for NPR Illinois. 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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Illinois nurses are calling on state lawmakers to restrict the number of patients under their care.
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An Illinois study of racial profiling in police stops is set to expire in July. State lawmakers are considering whether to keep collecting data.
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Republicans in the Illinois House are speaking out against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax.
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A new proposal in Illinois aims to reduce the time juveniles spend behind bars before their trial, but some argue it might not be in the best interests...
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Low-income earners can soon apply to waive their court costs in Illinois.
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Environmental groups want Illinois to produce more clean energy, but the state is already behind on its renewable energy goals.
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Illinois is one step closer to having a $15 minimum wage, after the state Senate approved the legislation by a 39-18 vote Thursday.
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Activists are calling on Illinois to improve transparency in the oil and gas extraction technique known as fracking.
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Some women incarcerated in Illinois have not been receiving all the same benefits as their male counterparts.
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Tax season kicks off in Illinois today, and taxpayers may notice some differences in the filing process.