Ben Szalinski
Ben joined CNI in November 2024 as a Statehouse reporter covering the General Assembly from Springfield and other events happening around state government. He previously covered Illinois government for The Daily Line following time in McHenry County with the Northwest Herald. Ben is also a graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield PAR program. He is a lifelong Illinois resident and is originally from Mundelein.
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Clinton spokesperson says president was referring to a foundation trip to Africa -
Bill would allow Bears, other mega developments, to negotiate tax rates with local governments -
Gov. JB Pritzker presented his spending plan to lawmakers this week. We discuss the package and the reaction to it. -
Illinois lawmakers were caught off guard by the team’s embrace of Indiana effort -
The Barrington Hills businessman has been criticized for past donations to Democrats -
Bailey leaning on running mate from Cook County to win over urban voters -
Federal cuts and changes exacerbate tightening fiscal landscape -
Plan was introduced in 2024 but did not move forward in legislature -
Federal minimum wage rate injects new division into race -
Reports indicate the raid led to no charges or apprehension of violent gang members.
