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,...
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Democrats in the Illinois House Thursday held a hearing over the salary for one of Gov. Bruce Rauner's top aides. The issue is not that Education...
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Higher education will see a funding cut next year, but Democrats want to lessen the impact compared to what the Republican governor called for. Gov....
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The Illinois Senate has voted to reduce the penalties for carrying small amounts of marijuana. The legislation would make possession a ticketable...
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The director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum supports the proposed separation of the museum from its current government home, the...
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Cameras that collect information on license plates are thought by some to be an overreach of government. A proposal in the Illinois legislature would...
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A day of remembrance was held at the state capital Wednesday for President Abraham Lincoln, on the 150th anniversary of his death. The ceremony included...
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Illinois taxpayers are waiting longer than usual for their state income tax refunds. Terry Horstman of the Illinois revenue department says the agency...
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A lawmaker says children of public university employees should not receive a tuition break. Currently, students can get half of their tuition paid for...