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
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
Chicago Bar Transforms Into Hanukkah Hot Spot During The Holidays
Ugly Sweaters Are Now A Holiday Staple, Even For Some Pets
Who Is Viktor Bout, The Arms Dealer In The Swap For Brittney Griner?
U.S. Hiring Stays Strong, Complicating Fed's Inflation Fight
Iran-U.S. World Cup Clash Rife With Political Tension
How Cities Are Using Trees To Combat Climate Change
How Can Earth Avoid An Asteroid Strike?
FIFA, Qatar Spark World Cup Controversy Over Arm Band Restrictions
Why Is The World Cup Being Played In The Winter?
Why Do We Americans Call It Soccer?
COP27: Leaders Will Discuss Who's Covering Costs Of Climate Change
CDC Data Reveals Alcohol-Related Deaths Increased During Pandemic
Record-Breaking Corn Maze Attracts Visitors Looking To Get Lost
The U.S. Is In The Midst Of A Mini Baby Boom
Former Chicago Labor Leader Receives 19 Months In Prison For Extortion
On Board With The U.S. Coast Guard: Surveilling The Sea For Migrants
Remote Oklahoma Town Has Become The Hub For Bigfoot Believers
Redistricting Changed The Face Of A Massachusetts Town's Politics
Forbes: 400 Richest Americans Less Wealthy In 2022 Due To Inflation
