Ben is an award winning anchor and reporter, who can be heard most often anchoring newscasts on the weekends. He’s a veteran central Illinois journalist, having worked in radio and television in Springfield, Peoria, Decatur and Galesburg since 1983.
He’s had the opportunity to meet and interview five governors during that time and a few candidates for president. His regular reporting beats have included politics, agriculture and Springfield City Hall. In addition to his work with radio and television stations in central Illinois, Ben has experience as a freelance reporter for CBS Radio News, ABC Television, the Illinois Radio Network and radio stations WGN and WBBM in Chicago.
Ben says it’s been fun meeting important decision makers, well known entertainers and a few high profile athletes along the way, but even better than that is the opportunity this job has given him to get to know the everyday people that make up the rich fabric of our community.
Ben’s an avid bicycle rider and if you’re paying attention you might see him frequently on the Lost Bridge Trail between the east side of Springfield and Rochester.