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
Illinois Town's $13 Million Water System Will Bypass Forever Chemicals
Fired Baristas Accuse Starbucks Of 'Scorched Earth' Union-Busting
A Year After U.S. Pullout, Afghan Interpreters Are Still Stuck
Curriculum Wars Are Intensifying Amid Rising Teacher Burnout
A Month After Highland Park Shooting, Community Helps Each Other Mourn
Cyclists Cross Iowa In The 49th Annual RAGBRAI Experience
Former Police Officer Sentenced To 2.5 Years For George Floyd's Death
Good Samaritan Applauded For Stopping Greenwood Mall Shooter
President Biden To Meet With Saudi Arabia's King And Prince
The Negative Impacts Of Americans Opting Out Of Lunch Breaks
At Least 6 Dead, 30 Wounded In Shooting At Chicago-Area July 4 Parade
Supreme Court Allows Biden To End 'Remain In Mexico' Policy
Planned Parenthood In Illinois Is Planning For An Influx Of Patients
Illinois Announces New Name For Asian Carp, An Invasive Fish Species
Dutch Doctor Helps Americans Who Want Abortions And Can't Get Them
How The U.S. Would Compare To Other Countries If Roe Is Overturned
A Chicago School Is Helping Ukrainian Refugee Kids Feel At Home
There Were 13 Mass Shootings In The U.S. This Weekend
Why Are They Called 'French Fries?'
Private Policing Is Rising In Chicago, But Not Everyone Is On Board
Schools Increase Security As Precaution After Uvalde Shooting
How Do Sister Cities Work?
Afghan Refugee, Journalist Highlights Other Refugees Now In The U.S.
Author Who Posed As A Refugee Shares Insights Into His Risky Journey
Philippine Election Could Put Dictator's Son In Power
Pressure Mounts On EU To Cut Its Dependence On Russian Energy
A Le Pen Win In French Election Could Be Major Blow For Pres. Biden
Finland, Sweden Move Toward NATO Membership Amid Russian Aggression
Why Does Vladimir Putin See Ukraine As Part Of Russia?
