Lisa Ryan
Lisa Ryan is a graduate student in the public affairs reporting program at the University of Illinois at Springfield. She previously worked at Indiana Public Radio and the college radio station founded by David Letterman. She is a 2014 broadcast journalism and political science graduate of Ball State University.
In addition to public radio, Lisa loves traveling. In 2014 she traveled to Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava as part of an international reporting class.
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Some Muslims have wondered if they should get the COVID-19 vaccine during Ramadan, when they're fasting. Islamic scholars and vaccine clinics have been offering reassurance and workarounds.
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Union workers protested in Springfield yesterday against what they call unfair proposals from Governor Bruce Rauner.After six months of negotiating, state…
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Happy hour drink specials have been banned in Illinois since the late 1980s, but they could come back under a measure awaiting the governor's signature.…
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Happy hour drink specials have been banned in Illinois since the late 1980s, but they could make a comeback under a measure that's awaiting the governor's…
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Republican Governor Bruce Rauner says he plans to raise eligibility levels for senior citizens in Illinois’s Community Care program. He says it’s…
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The Illinois General Assembly will meet in overtime session this summer. That’s because of partisan disagreement over the state's spending plan.But…
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Illinois hunters may soon be able to kill bobcats.The legislature barely passed the proposal Sunday.Bill sponsor Rep. Patrick Verschoore, D-Rock Island,…
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An Illinois proposal would provide funding for police body cameras.The measure creates procedures for arrests and traffic stops, including pedestrian…
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The Illinois House approved major portions of a new state budget, despite Republican opposition.The Democrats’ budget includes funding many programs Gov.…
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Despite overall cuts to higher education, "MAP" grants could see an increase in the next fiscal year. The grants help Illinois students -- especially ones…