Ben Singson
Local Editor/Reporter/AnchorBen Singson started at NPR Illinois in July 2026 focusing on local coverage.
Previously, Ben was a reporter for the Jacksonville Journal-Courier, joining in 2022 after graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia. The Lindenhurst native previously reported for KBIA, an NPR affiliate radio station, in college.
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The Bus Stop plans on opening in a new downtown Springfield location after flooding canceled what was supposed to be its opening day. -
The prosthetic leg of a Mexican-American War general will go back on display at the Illinois State Military Museum starting in October. -
The tax would collect 3% from hotel and motel stays throughout the county. Supporters say expansion is needed to retract and attract conventions. -
The league is playing its inaugural season in Springfield at Robin Roberts Stadium. -
Within the past week alone, severe storms left Bloomington-Normal flooded and knocked out power for thousands of Springfield residents. -
The National Park Service is collaborating with several Springfield organizations for “Three Hot Days in August,” running from Thursday to Sunday. -
He takes over for Jennifer Gill, who retired this summer after 12 years in the role. -
All games for this inaugural season are being played in Springfield. -
Budzinski’s comments come following a report from the Election Assistance Commission arguing that the party should center issues that concern working-class voters if it wants working-class votes. -
The suit accuses Father John O’Connell of sexually abusing an altar boy and student at St. Mary Catholic School and Parish in Taylorville. The abuse was alleged to have happened several times between 1991 and 1994.
