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
Malört celebrates 90 years: Chicago's bitter liqueur endures
Chicago bike tour commemorates 1919 race riots
Study: Underground climate change causing ground to shift in Chicago
Bridging the gap: Chicago sports program unites migrants and residents
Chicago police probing claims of officers' sexual misconduct
Highland Park, Ill. community honors victims of July 4 deadly shooting
Concerns and cheers: NASCAR's first street race is coming to Chicago
Ukrainian war amputees find healing and support at Minnesota clinic
DACA recipients face uncertain future as program enters 11th year
Hot dog heaven: Sampling classic and exotic franks at Chicago fest
Rabbi with trans child says state government is at war with his family
From tipsy mishap to iconic dish: How toasted ravioli came to be
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
