Ben Schamisso

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
Rachel Goldberg and her son Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

A mother's quest to save her American Israeli son from Hamas

Moran Alony hugging his niece after she spent nearly two months in Hamas captivity

Loved ones of hostages freed by Hamas express bittersweet feelings

Moran Alony's missing relatives: Sharon Alony Cunio, David Cunio and their daughters, Yuli and Emma.

Families of Hamas hostages tentatively hopeful for loved ones' return

Sandy Feldman holds posters of her sister and brother-in-law held hostage by Hamas

Loved ones of hostages face agonizing wait amid deal prospects

Medics outside Al-Shifa hospital crying.

Babies at Gaza hospital reportedly dying due to lack of electricity

Wounded girl waiting for treatment

Doctors in Gaza describe hospitals' desperation for supplies, fuel

Robert E. Crimo Jr. appears in court.

Father of IL parade shooting suspect pleads guilty to misdemeanors

Sandy Feldman holds a poster of her sister held hostage by Hamas.

Families of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas demand solutions

Anthony Collier, 54, and other striking United Auto Workers members picket Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

UAW strike to end after reaching tentative agreement with GM

Rabbi Ari Hart, Sheikh Jamal Said and Rabbi Hody Nemes.

Chicago-area rabbis attend Muslim boy's funeral, promote unity

Scripps News correspondent Ben Schamisso, right, and Natasha Dunn.

Backlash to migrants surges in Chicago's predominantly Black areas

Rabbi Meir Hecht

'Thank you, God:' Chicago rabbi celebrates release of 2 Gaza hostages

Medglobal volunteers at a hospital

US-based medical organization provides supplies, medical aid to Gaza

Family members of Wadea Al Fayoume bring out his casket from Mosque Foundation to the hearse

Palestinian American community in Chicago on edge after local attack

Israel Defense Forces reservist Andrew Silberman, right, salutes.

IDF reservist from Chicago area returns to Israel to fight

Judith Tai Raanan and Natali Raanan

Chicago's Jewish community holds rally to support Israel

An invasive red swamp crayfish.

Invasive crayfish crisis: Scientists' quest to protect native habitats

Children playing with toys.

Federal child care funding from American Rescue Plan Act ending

Migrants are reflected in a marble wall while taking shelter in Chicago.

New York, Chicago urge Biden admin to expedite work visas for migrants

A group of Nordson Green Earth Foundation volunteers

Tiny forests: Greening America's urban landscapes, one plot at a time

iPhone 15 pro in someone's hand

The end of cable clutter: Apple adopts USB-C for iPhone 15

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the alleged Sept. 11 mastermind.

Families of victims react to potential plea deals for 9/11 defendants

Grilled shrimp

Shrimping in the Midwest: A sustainable solution for America's seafood

The Trinidad ship

A 142-year-old sunken ship has been found in Lake Michigan

Siam Pasarly talking with some Afghan refugees

Many Afghan refugees face 'mental torture' over unstable future in US

Immigrants from Venezuela are reflected in a marble wall while taking shelter at a Chicago Police station.

Chicago migrant crisis: Scenes of desperation inside police stations

Yulia Davydova and her four daughters

Small Wisconsin town welcomes 50 Ukrainian refugees

Bottles of different mustards

Spreading joy one jar at a time at the National Mustard Museum

Mega Millions lottery tickets.

Mega Millions jackpot soars to record $1.55 billion

Jeppson's Malört liquor bottles

Malört celebrates 90 years: Chicago's bitter liqueur endures