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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Dabrowski joins race with more than $1 million raised so far -
Bailey is biggest name to enter Republican primary despite 2022 loss -
Metro East race sponsorship is part of $44M Enjoy Illinois campaign -
Governor expects federal action to mirror recent deployments in L.A. as judge rules military use illegal -
Executive order did not specify what funding would be withheld -
Election board likely to rule next month on Harmon’s argument -
Former state GOP leader joins U.S. Senate race as party gains secretary of state candidate -
Democratic candidates for Senate disagree over receiving contributions from corporations -
Lawmakers discuss impacts of One Big Beautiful Bill on Illinois residents -
Politicians set to gather at State Fair this week, unofficially kicking off 2026 election season
