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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3 Illinois airports rely on federal subsidies for commercial air routes -
Republican petition triggers special committee -
Democrat faces federal charges days after colleague resigns following internal investigation -
Sweeping new bill regulates hemp like cannabis, expands access to medical products -
State lawmakers consider requiring campaigns to disclose AI-generated ads -
14 new laws will begin with new fiscal year -
State plans to hire hundreds of employees to meet federal requirements -
Budget contains minimal spending increase despite being largest in state history -
Pritzker says he’s open to special session as he takes calls from Bears -
Illinois lawmakers passed a budget and a flurry of other legislation in the final session days. But the Chicago Bears request for help with a new stadium was left on the table.
