Lisa Ryan
2015 Public Affairs Reporting Program Graduate Intern - StatehouseLisa 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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Photos from Cleveland presidential debate show the president's family and many others not wearing masks. Cleveland health and elected officials say that posed both a risk and a problem.
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Gov. Bruce Rauner and state employees have yet to reach an agreement for contracts. Union members gathered in Springfield on Tuesday to protest what they… -
This week, Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic lawmakers continued to spar over the state budget and the governor's legislative agenda. Rauner dismissed the… -
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 Secretary… -
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner says he plans to raise eligibility levels for those senior citizens in Illinois’ Community Care program. Rauner says it’s… -
Hunting for bobcats could soon be legal in Illinois, but the measure barely passed the legislature.When the proposal was first introduced, its sponsor,… -
An Illinois proposal would provide funding for police body cameras.The measure creates procedures for arrests and traffic stops, including pedestrian… -
Democrats are moving forward with a new state budget. The House passed a huge chunk of it on Tuesday.The Democrats' budget includes funding many programs… -
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. Bruce…
