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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Longtime U.S. House member boasts legislative accomplishments -
Illinois Republicans mock Pritzker’s approval of 2021 Democrat-leaning maps -
Advocates say additional state-level credit is necessary to make projects more affordable -
Kelly gears up for another battle vs. Pritzker-backed candidate as Krishnamoorthi hits TV -
Democratic candidates want Illinoisans to ‘understand the ripple effects’ of cuts -
New requirements mandate state pay for a greater share of program -
Lawmakers vote to decrease funding for housing programs by more than $14M -
Attention turns to volatile FY26 forecast as uncertainty continues -
Governor won’t commit to serving full third term if reelected amid presidential rumors -
The governor announced he will run for another term. If elected next year, it would be his third term in office.
