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
House of the mouse: Chicago showcases the birthplace of Walt Disney
A mother's quest to save her American Israeli son from Hamas
Loved ones of hostages freed by Hamas express bittersweet feelings
Families of Hamas hostages tentatively hopeful for loved ones' return
Loved ones of hostages face agonizing wait amid deal prospects
Babies at Gaza hospital reportedly dying due to lack of electricity
Doctors in Gaza describe hospitals' desperation for supplies, fuel
Father of IL parade shooting suspect pleads guilty to misdemeanors
Families of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas demand solutions
UAW strike to end after reaching tentative agreement with GM
Chicago-area rabbis attend Muslim boy's funeral, promote unity
Backlash to migrants surges in Chicago's predominantly Black areas
'Thank you, God:' Chicago rabbi celebrates release of 2 Gaza hostages
US-based medical organization provides supplies, medical aid to Gaza
Palestinian American community in Chicago on edge after local attack
IDF reservist from Chicago area returns to Israel to fight
Chicago's Jewish community holds rally to support Israel
Invasive crayfish crisis: Scientists' quest to protect native habitats
Federal child care funding from American Rescue Plan Act ending
New York, Chicago urge Biden admin to expedite work visas for migrants
Tiny forests: Greening America's urban landscapes, one plot at a time
The end of cable clutter: Apple adopts USB-C for iPhone 15
Families of victims react to potential plea deals for 9/11 defendants
Shrimping in the Midwest: A sustainable solution for America's seafood
A 142-year-old sunken ship has been found in Lake Michigan
Many Afghan refugees face 'mental torture' over unstable future in US
Chicago migrant crisis: Scenes of desperation inside police stations
Small Wisconsin town welcomes 50 Ukrainian refugees
Spreading joy one jar at a time at the National Mustard Museum
