Daisy Contreras
Daisy reports on various assignments for NPR Illinois. She graduated from the Public Affairs Reporting master’s degree program at the University of Illinois Springfield, where she spent time covering the legislative session for NPR Illinois' Illinois Issues. Daisy interned then researched for the Chicago Reporter. She obtained an associate degree in French language from Harry S Truman College and a bachelor's degree in communications from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Before coming to Springfield, Daisy worked in communication roles for several Chicago non-profits. Daisy is from Chicago where she attended Lane Tech High School.
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The usual May 31st deadline for the Illinois General Assembly passed last night, but lawmakers are not yet done with their work.
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With only four days left in the Illinois legislative session, some lawmakers say they are ready to move forward with a gambling expansion proposal. But...
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Recreational pot, construction projects and more — here’s what we know.BudgetWhen Gov. J.B. Pritzker introduced his freshman budget this winter, he…
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One year after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states outside of Nevada to set up their own sports betting rules, some experts are offering Illinois...
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Some rock and roll star power showed up in the Illinois Statehouse Wednesday to help push for a new casino.
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The Illinois Senate last week approved increased protections for those who use alternative electric and gas suppliers. Consumers leave their public…
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker tried to convince business groups Wednesday to accept his graduated income tax plan.
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A group of 16 Illinois organizations and agencies have teamed up to help the monarch butterfly survive.
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Some Illinois lawmakers want more protections for employees who are sexually harassed in private sector jobs.
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has agreed to pay raises and money owed to the state’s more than 40,000 child care workers and home aides.