Maureen Foertsch McKinney is a News Editor at NPR Illinois. She specializes in editing feature articles and curating content for the Equity blog, while also overseeing freelance contributions, with a focus on topics such as lawsuits. Maureen has been featured in WSIU Public Broadcasting and NPR Illinois.
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Springfield, United States (Local)
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Maureen has a strong local focus on Illinois, particularly Springfield. She covers a wide range of topics in Culture & Society, Entertainment News, Government & Politics, Health & Wellbeing, and Energy with an emphasis on the opioid crisis and public health issues.
Given her coverage attributes which heavily feature expert commentary and data citations, she would be more responsive to pitches offering insights from experts within the local community or those directly involved in addressing social issues such as homelessness, healthcare disparities or political developments in Illinois.
Pitches that highlight initiatives tackling the opioid crisis or providing support for affected communities are likely to resonate well with Maureen's coverage interests. Additionally, stories that provide actionable solutions or shed light on new initiatives aimed at addressing these societal challenges may capture her attention.
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By: Maureen Foertsch Mckinney
John Klein has been on the streets of downtown Springfield for nearly seven years
