Dave McKinney lands at Thomson Reuters
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2015 - Posted by Rich Miller
* Good news…
Ten months ago, I left full-time reporting.
The respite after 19 years covering Springfield made clear to me that my true professional passion remains with the Fourth Estate, which makes me proud to say today that I’m returning to full-time journalism with a job at Thomson Reuters.
I couldn’t be happier.
The newly created position in Chicago is a big reporting job that will focus on breaking news and analysis on Illinois and Chicago finance, government and politics.
Conditions are tough in Illinois newsrooms. There was no guarantee a terrific opportunity like this would arise, particularly at such a respected media organization with worldwide reach. But it did, and I’m thrilled.
- Anon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:30 am:
Good for Dave. Im happy that he landed safely.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:40 am:
Great guy, good fit.
I look forward to reading McKinney again at a more frequent clip.
Congrats, Mr. McKinney.
OW
- Wordslinger - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:43 am:
Creating a new position for a real journalist doesn’t happen every day. Good for him.
- cdog - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:45 am:
nice!
The citizens of Illinois need good journalists to cover CHAOS!!
- Agricola - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:56 am:
Congratulations!
- Michael Westen - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:06 am:
Congratulations to David, a great reporter. He should be fine unless the Governor or his venture capitalist pals decided to buy Thomson Reuters.
- Tournaround Agenda - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:06 am:
Congrats to Dave. Time to hold their feet to the fire!
- @MisterJayEm - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:08 am:
Great news for Chicago and Illinois!
– MrJM
- A guy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:12 am:
Happy for Dave. Break a leg buddy!
- Norseman - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:15 am:
Congratulations Dave!
- Team Sleep - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:20 am:
His pension article in Crain’s was one of the best long-form research pieces I had ever read. He made every player look bad without even trying, and he got former Governors to admit they made mistakes.
- Amalia - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:31 am:
excellent!!! links, links, links please!
- Wensicia - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:32 am:
Great news!!
- Gary - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:37 am:
Does this mean McKinney will be present the next time Rauner has a Chicago avail? That’ll be interesting.
- The Historian - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:13 am:
Greatnews that reflects well on Thomson Reuters.
- Formerly Known As... - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:33 am:
That makes two great stories today.
- walker - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:47 am:
“Thrilled” about covers it.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:28 am:
Good Things come to Good People. You are one of them. I am so happy for you
- nona - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:42 am:
A well deserved opportunity. I look forward to Dave’s stories.
- Bruce Rushton - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 2:47 pm:
==Does this mean McKinney will be present the next time Rauner has a Chicago avail? That’ll be interesting.==
If you’re suggesting that McKinney will act any less than the pro that he is, you’re wrong. It is good to have him back holding feets to fires.
- Democrat Grrrl - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 3:30 pm:
Happy to hear this.
- Roscoe Tom - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:15 pm:
One of the best to one of the best agencies. We will all benefit.