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
Cameroonian immigrant granted asylum in the U.S.

Cameroonian Man Wins Asylum Case, Finds Safe Haven In Wisconsin

Water flows from a fountain.

Illinois Town's $13 Million Water System Will Bypass Forever Chemicals

A Starbucks sign hangs outside a Starbucks coffee shop.

Fired Baristas Accuse Starbucks Of 'Scorched Earth' Union-Busting

A plane is Afghanistan is shown.

A Year After U.S. Pullout, Afghan Interpreters Are Still Stuck

A teacher looks through a bookshelf.

Curriculum Wars Are Intensifying Amid Rising Teacher Burnout

A visitor prays at a memorial to the seven people killed and others injured in the Highland Park mass shooting.

A Month After Highland Park Shooting, Community Helps Each Other Mourn

Cyclists pass a grain elevator while riding in The Des Moines Register's annual bike ride across Iowa, also know as RAGBRAI

Cyclists Cross Iowa In The 49th Annual RAGBRAI Experience

Thomas Lane is shown in a photo from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota.

Former Police Officer Sentenced To 2.5 Years For George Floyd's Death

Greenwood Police Chief James Ison speaks during a press conference

Good Samaritan Applauded For Stopping Greenwood Mall Shooter

A Saudi policeman salutes in front of a screen displaying images of Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

President Biden To Meet With Saudi Arabia's King And Prince

People eat lunch

The Negative Impacts Of Americans Opting Out Of Lunch Breaks

Law enforcement search after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.

At Least 6 Dead, 30 Wounded In Shooting At Chicago-Area July 4 Parade

Migrants who had crossed the Rio Grande river into the U.S.

Supreme Court Allows Biden To End 'Remain In Mexico' Policy

Abortion-rights and anti-abortion demonstrators gather outside of the Supreme Court

Planned Parenthood In Illinois Is Planning For An Influx Of Patients

Asian carp

Illinois Announces New Name For Asian Carp, An Invasive Fish Species

Dr. Rebecca Gomperts is pictured.

Dutch Doctor Helps Americans Who Want Abortions And Can't Get Them

People protest for the right to an abortion.

How The U.S. Would Compare To Other Countries If Roe Is Overturned

Students in Chicago's Ukrainian village are shown.

A Chicago School Is Helping Ukrainian Refugee Kids Feel At Home

Mourners visit a memorial to honor the victims killed in the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.

There Were 13 Mass Shootings In The U.S. This Weekend

'French' fries

Why Are They Called 'French Fries?'

A private police officer drives his car.

Private Policing Is Rising In Chicago, But Not Everyone Is On Board

Crime scene tape surrounds Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Schools Increase Security As Precaution After Uvalde Shooting

A view of Chicago, Illinois

How Do Sister Cities Work?

Saleha Soadat sits with a subject for a story.

Afghan Refugee, Journalist Highlights Other Refugees Now In The U.S.

Matthieu Aikins sits for a photo.

Author Who Posed As A Refugee Shares Insights Into His Risky Journey

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. greets the crowd during a campaign rally.

Philippine Election Could Put Dictator's Son In Power

Emissions from industrial development

Pressure Mounts On EU To Cut Its Dependence On Russian Energy

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen waves to supporters during a campaign rally.

A Le Pen Win In French Election Could Be Major Blow For Pres. Biden

Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin stand together.

Finland, Sweden Move Toward NATO Membership Amid Russian Aggression

A view of Kyiv, Ukraine

Why Does Vladimir Putin See Ukraine As Part Of Russia?