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Dave McKinney, former Springfield bureau chief and political writer for the Sun-Times, is joining Chicago Public Media WBEZ FM 91.5 to cover state politics. He most recently has been working for the Midwest bureau of Thomson Reuters. “Many news organizations have scaled back their Springfield coverage when more information – not less – is vital,” said McKinney, who starts September 18. “WBEZ’s desire to shine a brighter light on state government shows great commitment to our community, and it’s an endeavor I’m thrilled to join.” In 2014 McKinney quit the Sun-Times after 19 years, citing alleged pressure from management over his coverage of Bruce Rauner, then Republican candidate for governor.

* He’s such a good guy and an old (and I do mean old) buddy of mine and I wish him nothing but the best…

* The Question: Caption?

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:13 pm

Comments

Mmm… smells like eucalyptus…

Comment by Commander Norton Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:15 pm
Dave McKinney and the Kuala Bear Madigan controls

Comment by What's in a name? Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:17 pm
Watch out for MJM he’s a stinker.

Comment by Red Rider Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:17 pm
“Why yes - my favorite Raffi song is ‘Willoughby Wallaby Woo’. Thank you for asking.

Comment by Curl of the Burl Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:19 pm
“We have a show with a koala bear that solves misteries, what else you pitching?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:19 pm
“Dave McKinney waits to hear from Ken the Koala Bear if Illinois will have 6 more weeks of stalemate”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:21 pm
“Ken the Koala Bear will now tell Ranger Dave which lucky viewer will get a tour of the Stratton Building and… a free lunch at the Rathskeller… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:23 pm
“Op… Ken the Koala says… New England… Green Bay… Seattle… and the ‘Sunday Upset’… Miami… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:28 pm
“A reliable source tells McKinney… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:30 pm
“Pssst. You do realize you owe Miller a drink for that kudo, right?”

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:31 pm
Can you ear me now?

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:31 pm
The newest member of the Rauner administration giving Dave the latest scoop

Comment by Lakeview Dude Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:32 pm
Huh.

This explains the Tweets McKinney has about finding Eucalyptus by the gross…

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:33 pm
“Looking forward to some koala-ity reporting out of ya.”

Comment by The Muse Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:34 pm
“Ok, now send this next selfie to Squeezy the Python… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:35 pm
“If you’re looking for a friend in Springfield, get a Koala… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:36 pm
Kisses from a koala are good luck. Don’t let it go to your head.

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:37 pm
He will blend right in in Springfield. No tie

Comment by DuPage Saint Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:37 pm
“Dave, one word. Plastics.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:38 pm
“Dave, I’ll let you take the picture, just don’t tweet it. I’m wanted in 3 states and I still can’t go back to Australia… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:40 pm
Taking a page from the Larry Lujak radio career playbook…

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:41 pm
Word of advice - journalism is a bit like politics. The only way you can be any good is if you tell the truth and can be trusted.

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:43 pm
I’m going to let you in on a secret - the only way 3 people can keep a secret is if 2 of them are dead.

Comment by huh? Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:44 pm
Meh - Can always tell a poser, wearing an Australian hat with a button down collar.

Comment by huh? Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:46 pm
Cute couple.

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:55 pm
Like the Koala, Dave has a special digestive organ called the “caecum”. This permits him to have a toxic, fibrous, low-nutrition diet that would actually kill humans.

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:55 pm
Like the Koala, Dave sleeps an average of 18-20 hours each day and are nocturnal, active when most people are asleep.

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 1:57 pm
Dave does not get drunk eating gumleaves. That is a myth. He prefers a cocktail of Jaegermeister, Old Style and Prestone anti-freeze.

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:01 pm
Bruce is going to give me a ride on his harly when he ain’t busy govern.

Comment by Red Rider Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:02 pm
===Taking a page from the Larry Lujak radio career playbook===

Is the koala going to be OK, uncle Larry?

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:05 pm
17% of polled school children select Dave as their favorite endangered animal, the Illinois political reporter. The number one polled favorite is The Elf On The Shelf.

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:05 pm
Dave’s natural habitat is being rapidly destroyed, forcing his species to find new homes in small Butternut Huts.

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:09 pm
Last photo taken before Dave ‘Van Gogh’ McKinney’s unfortunate accident.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:11 pm
Like all mature males, Dave excretes a sticky musk which he rubs on places, to mark his territory.

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:12 pm
“A well placed source.”

Comment by walker Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:15 pm
Both Koalas and Dave are easily identified by their extensive, thick, bushy and gray ear hair.

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:18 pm
“I’m going to want your hat… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:20 pm
“Psst, Dave, tell Rich to post another picture of his cute dog. Also, I want more Eucalyptus leaves.”

Comment by G'Kar Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:23 pm
The latest species to be removed from the Springfield IL endangered list.

Comment by Earnest Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:23 pm
“McKinney boomerangs into new press position”

Comment by Jake From Elwood Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:23 pm
“You break me out of here, Dave, I’ll make it worth your while… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:23 pm
“Tell our friends on the outside… Taxi Cab, Soup, Cheese, and Trumpet… they’ll do the rest…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:26 pm
I won’t even try to compete with these hilarious captions, but I’d like to still wish good luck to Dave McKinney on the move to WBEZ 91.5. I’m excited to hear his coverage whenever I switch back and forth from 670 the SCORE.

Comment by Chicago_Downstater Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:29 pm
You won’t make me go on play dates at the Governor’s house, right?

Comment by Whatever Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:29 pm
Just because you are a nice guy, I will tell you one more time - I am NOT a bear. Bears are mammals. I am a marsupial, just like the kangaroo. If you screw it up again, you will never work in this town again.

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:34 pm
Seeking a new angle on coverage of the Rauner administration, McKinney takes an international perspective. Here, the reporter interviews one of the highly-koalified superstars of the Best Team in Australia.

Comment by Public Media 4 Ever Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:36 pm
“Dave, you’re missing the big picture… follow the Eucalyptus… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:38 pm
McKinney finally reveals his source.

Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:50 pm
Dave interviews the only creature that is as slow as the Illinois state government

Comment by Porgy Tirebiter Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:53 pm
Tony Arnold looks fuzzier than I remember.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:55 pm
“Don’t bogart that eucalyptus, my friend.”

Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 2:58 pm
No witty caption, just a public acknowledgement of a solid move by WBEZ. McKinney’s in-depth reporting has been essential in understanding the state’s complex finances and mapping the various players involved.

Comment by Andrea Durbin Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 3:01 pm
“Dave… What happened last night? How did I get here?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 3:10 pm
From the movie poster photo shoot for “Bachelor Party IV - Down Under”

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 3:14 pm
McKinney offers to trade koala and case of Foster’s Lager to Miller for insider information.

Comment by Jake From Elwood Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 3:17 pm
===Is the koala going to be OK, uncle Larry?===

“Aw… Lil Tommy… our story has a happy ending… ”

Dave McKinney,

In the last 3 years, besides telling others to come to Rich’s Blog, I’ve told countless people to check out your work and your past work too.

All the best, I’ll look forward to hearing your reports.

OW

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 3:20 pm
McKinney vows to keep it simple and say, “Black Russian” the next time he attempts to place a drink order.

Comment by yinn Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 3:45 pm
Adelstein sent me with a tip. So, a while back Rauner invested in this company…yada yada yada

Comment by Chinese Wall Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 4:52 pm
Crocodile Dundee? We’ve got Koala Dave

Comment by Jocko Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 5:09 pm
“Made possible by listeners like eucalyptus.”

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 7:50 pm
Hat? Check. Whip? Check. Leather Jacket? Next paycheck. Indie McKinney and ‘The Tablet of Doom’. Coming Soon.

Comment by zatoichi Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 9:31 pm
McKinney breaks the news this koala’s dad came from New Zealand; koala forced to resign from Parliament.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 30, 17 @ 10:05 pm
Jesus, Dave… When was the last time you cleaned your ears?

Comment by Anonamouse Thursday, Aug 31, 17 @ 9:06 am