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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Reports indicate the raid led to no charges or apprehension of violent gang members. -
Fall executive order required most state agencies to identify ways to reserve funds -
Pritzker and Raoul say year has been marked by uncertainty that harms people’s lives -
Democrats seeking to capitalize on Trump-driven chaos during election year session -
The Trump Administration froze about $10 billion in social services funding for five Democrat-led states. Also, Gov. JB Pritzker is touting a new energy law as a way to ensure the grid remains stable while addressing the cost for customers. -
New poll shows Bailey holds commanding lead in four-person primary -
Franchise threatened to move to Indiana if Illinois lawmakers don’t lend a hand -
Bills regulating reservation apps, single-use plastics to take effect Jan. 1 -
Law raises money to allow Chicago-area transit agencies to avert financial disaster -
First-time gun offenders can earn a FOID card under new law
