* We’ve surpassed the 100 comment mark on the Dave McKinney resignation story, so it’s time for a fresh thread.

* The Question: What do you think happens next?

…Adding… The AP story is predictably “he said, she said”…

An Illinois political reporter says he’s resigned after being put on temporary leave when Republican governor candidate Bruce Rauner’s campaign accused him of having a conflict of interest.

Oy.

…Adding More… From Jim Kirk, Sun-Times Publisher/Editor In Chief…

It is with reluctance that I accept Dave McKinney’s resignation. As recently as this Monday on our Op/Ed page, I stated that Dave is among the best in our profession. I meant it then and I mean it now. The pause we took last week was to ensure there were no conflicts of interest and was taken simply to protect Dave McKinney, the Sun Times and its readers as we were under attack in a heated political campaign. We came to the right result, found the political attacks against us to be false and we stand by our reporting, our journalists and this great newspaper.

I disagree with Dave’s questioning the integrity of this newspaper and my role as editor and publisher. I call the shots. While I’ve been here, our ownership and management have never quashed a story and they have always respected the journalistic integrity of this paper.

Yeah, he’s in charge. Rightio, pal.