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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First-time gun offenders can earn a FOID card under new law -
5 Democrats are seeking to replace outgoing Comptroller Susana Mendoza -
Democrat was accused of accepting millions of dollars beyond contribution limits in 2024 -
Funding formula earmarks Road Fund money for public transportation -
Governor signed order requiring agencies to identify cuts by late October in response to budget pressures -
Durbin was among 8 Democratic senators to back plan to reopen federal government -
State level changes are in response to revenue-reducing federal tax policies -
Funding for downstate transit agencies decreases from previous plan -
Governor says ‘a lot of discussion’ needed to move funding plan forward -
Bill would create stronger oversight board in Chicago area
