Jamey Dunn
Springfield
Senior Coordinator of Strategic Communications
Institute of Government & Public Affairs
University of Illinois System
NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022 - First Term
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 - Eligible Second Term
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This week, NPR is focusing on voting across the country in a series of reports called A Nation Engaged. As part of the project, NPR Illinois took a look...
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A program meant to rehabilitate juvenile offenders hasn’t seen state funding while Illinois has gone for almost a year without a budget. The program,...
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Gov. Bruce Rauner shuttered the Illinois State museum last fall, saying that the closure was a necessary cost-saving measure. Earlier this week, his...
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Because of the lack of a budget, social services providers have not been getting paid for some of their work, even though they have contracts with...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recommended that the city of Galesburg offer residents bottled water or filters after tap water there...
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Illinois is one of only eight states with a flat income tax. The reasons can be traced to the state’s first-ever successful attempt at putting an income...
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This week, the Illinois General Assembly is considering several proposals related to the budget before both chambers go on a week-long break from session.…
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The Tully monster is Illinois' state fossil, but until recently scientists were not sure what kind of creature it was. A team of researchers compared...
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This week, Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno declared, "We need change!" However, there is still no agreement among state lawmakers and Governor...
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The Illinois primary election is over — so will lawmakers and Gov. Bruce Rauner finally pass a budget? Some who watch state government closely say...