Maureen Foertsch McKinney
Maureen Foertsch McKinney is the NPR Illinois News Editor and a lead editor of Illinois Issues' feature articles, working with freelance writers, and is curator of the Equity blog. Maureen joined the staff in 1998 as projects editor. Previously, she worked at three Illinois daily newspapers, most recently the suburban Chicago-based Daily Herald, where she served stints as an education reporter and copy editor. She graduated in 1985 with a bachelor's in journalism. She also has a master's degree in English from the University of Illinois at Springfield.
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State Sen. Kimberly Lightford says she is overwhelmed with emotion these days. The majority leader from Maywood was inaugurated more than two decades...
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At least three Illinois House members say they want a special legislative session to strike on issues of law enforcement reform and accountability while...
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At least three Illinois House members say they want a special legislative session to strike on issues of law enforcement reform and accountability while...
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced new guidance for places of worship. It comes as he has faced multiple lawsuits over his ban on gatherings of more than 10...
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker today (Thursday) announced new guidance for places of worship. It comes as he has faced multiple lawsuits over his ban on gatherings...
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Child care facilities will be able to operate again once Illinois enters the third phase of its reopening plan , which is expected Friday. “I think that...
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A Republican state representative who says he has taken steps to start the recall process against J.B. Pritzker was chastised by the governor Tuesday...
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Child care facilities will be able to operate again once Illinois enters the third phase of its reopening plan, which is expected Friday. “I think that…
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A group of Chicago-based evangelical leaders plans to seek a virtual meeting with Gov. J.B. Pritzker because of “growing angst” about the rules he has...
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the state is expanding testing to all frontline and essential workers, including those in health care and first responders. That...