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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Stratton secures endorsements from state’s top 2 Dems before other candidates join race -
Governor’s support bolsters Stratton’s candidacy before field to replace Durbin crowds -
Outgoing senator doesn’t plan to endorse in Democratic primary, for now -
Newsom, Emanuel argue the party is focusing too much on ‘bathroom’ issues -
Bill in the Illinois Senate would create a statewide public defender’s office -
Illinois expanded release options for certain youth offenders in 2023 -
Springfield senator files bills after deadly 2024 police shooting that drew scrutiny of sheriff’s hiring -
Plan approved by House allows women’s pro sports to receive state funding -
Republicans argued recent election cycles show maps illegally gerrymandered -
Nearly $2B in federal funds is not being sent to Illinois, according to Pritzker’s office
