
Maureen Foertsch McKinney
News EditorMaureen Foertsch McKinney is lead editor of Illinois Issues' feature articles, working with freelance writers, and covering the equity beat. Maureen joined the Illinois Issues 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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Offerings include HIV. hep c and sexually transmitted disease testing
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She says effort needs to come from federal and local sources, too
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She says implicit bias exists.
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A western-style fundraiser at the Springfield Art Association is set for Saturday
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The event is Thursday night in downtown Springfield.
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Groups to present include CWLP, CUB, WindSolar USA, Sierra Club and faith groups
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"Escape from Dachau" was published earlier this year
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Tania Haigh runs an organization called KidsToo
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The message was sent to the University of Illinois community Wednesday.
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Jill Wine-Banks' interview with NPR Illinois