Ben Szalinski

Statehouse Reporter

Ben joined CNI in November 2024 as a Statehouse reporter covering the General Assembly from Springfield and other events happening around state government. He previously covered Illinois government for The Daily Line following time in McHenry County with the Northwest Herald. Ben is also a graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield PAR program. He is a lifelong Illinois resident and is originally from Mundelein.

Government, Politics & Issues

Illinois bill to end minimum wage exemption for disabled workers clears statehouse

Ben Szalinski

If signed by Gov. Pritzker, the measure would end federal minimum wage exemption in Illinois by 2030.