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Daniel P. Smith
A Chicago-based journalist and author, he has spent decades turning complex subjects into clear, lively stories for both consumer and trade publications. His work often blends sharp reporting with a strong sense of place, especially in and around his hometown of Chicago.
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About the author
Born and bred in Chicago, Daniel P. Smith has been writing for consumer and trade publications since 2000. Early in his career, he considered teaching, but shifted fully into writing and journalism instead.
Smith is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he was an accomplished track and field athlete. He later built a career as an award-winning, nationally published journalist, covering business, health, faith, and other topics with a practical, accessible style.
He is also the author of On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department, a book shaped in part by his family’s roots in the Chicago Police Department. Based in Chicago, he has also worked in content marketing and copywriting alongside his journalism.