Ben Schamisso
Ben Schamisso
Reporter
Ben Schamisso is a reporter focused primarily on global affairs and immigration. Born and raised in Belgium, Ben's international upbringing aids in his storytelling. Prior to joining Scripps News in 2016, he was the lead videographer for Belgium's most prestigious soccer team and a producer for the Chicago Tribune. He earned his master's degree in broadcast journalism at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism in 2012. Want to chat with him about immigration and foreign policy? Well, you're in luck — he speaks three languages.
Recent Work
Chicago residents could soon own a piece of the city's first casino
From rusty chains to internet fame, meet Chicago's giant river turtle
Chicago's migrant crisis: Hundreds shelter inside police stations
The Italian beef: A century-old sandwich that stands the test of time
Missouri judge blocks rule limiting gender-affirming health care
Violins of Hope: Holocaust-era instruments brought back to life
From trauma to joy: Cameroonian family reunites in Chicago
Maryland teen raises $22K for Ukrainian Jews' Passover
Progressive Brandon Johnson narrowly wins Chicago's mayoral seat
Democrats eye Chicago mayoral election with opposing crime platforms
Her dad is a Russian Air Force pilot, she’s an anti-Putin activist
Ukrainian mom's visit to the US turned into a mission to help refugees
Should police departments be able to use robots?
Tension is building between Arab-Americans and police near Chicago
These women are helping reunite families separated at the border
Yelp says Chicago isn't the best pizza city. Its chefs beg to differ
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid
They opened their home to Ukrainians. Now it's time to say goodbye
A Syrian American couple helps with aid after deadly earthquake
This group starts its mornings with a frigid Lake Michigan swim
Inside the largest ice fishing tournament in Minnesota
At the Illinois Holocaust Museum, holograms forever preserve survivors
News trust is highest in Finland. Can the US learn from that?
How political unrest escalated into violence in Brazil
Foreign tech workers on visas face uncertain futures amid layoffs
One-Armed Basketball Player Is Changing The Game On And Off Court
2022 Year In Review: Gun Violence
Ukrainian Kids Express Horrors Of War Through Art Therapy
Long Wait Times For Tourist Visas Could Be Hurting U.S. Economy
