Beth Hundsdorfer

highland, illinois, united states

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Two time winner of the Robert F. Kennedy journalism award, Investigative Reporter and Editor Award, George Polk Award, National Headliners Grand Award. Experienced Investigative Reporter with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in News Writing, Headline Writing, Breaking News, Editing, and Feature Writing. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in English Language and Literature, General from The University of Texas.

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Staunton restaurant owner headed for deportation

Article Summary - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement rejected a stay filed on behalf Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval. Now, he faces return to Mexico where he fears violence from drug traffickers. - ICE moved Ayuzo to Greene County Jail in Springfield, Missour... See more

capitolnewsillinois.com•Beth Hundsdorfer•Dec 29, 2025

Duckworth staffer dismissed in the wake of immigration accusations

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth has fired a staffer accused of misrepresenting himself as an attorney and falsifying an official form to visit and secure the release of a Staunton restaurant owner detained by immigration agents. Duckworth ... See more

wqad.com•Beth Hundsdorfer•Nov 18, 2025

Staunton restaurant owner's detention sparks probe into senator's staffer

Article Summary - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons sent a letter to Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s office Wednesday, alleging that one of her staffers misrepresented himself as an attorney in an attempt to free Ismael Ayuzo Sand... See more

capitolnewsillinois.com•Beth Hundsdorfer•Nov 13, 2025

Staunton restaurant owner's detention sparks probe into senator's staffer | wqad.com

ILLINOIS, USA — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched a probe into the conduct of one of U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s aides, who is accused of misrepresenting himself to visit a Staunton restaurant owner who was detained by immigration agen... See more

wqad.com•Beth Hundsdorfer•Nov 13, 2025

Testimony begins Wednesday in the murder case against former Sangamon deputy

Article Summary - Opening statements were delivered Wednesday in the trial of former deputy Sean Grayson, who is accused of murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey. - Prosecutors dropped lesser charges Monday but are proceeding with the murder case. ... See more

capitolnewsillinois.com•Beth Hundsdorfer•Oct 22, 2025

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Associate Of Arts, English at Southwestern Illinois CollegeGraduated: 1999

Bachelor Of Arts, English, English Language at The University Of Texas At AustinGraduated: 1999

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Staunton restaurant owner headed for deportation

Duckworth staffer dismissed in the wake of immigration accusations

Staunton restaurant owner's detention sparks probe into senator's staffer

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Testimony begins Wednesday in the murder case against former Sangamon deputy

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Staunton restaurant owner headed for deportation

Duckworth staffer dismissed in the wake of immigration accusations

Staunton restaurant owner's detention sparks probe into senator's staffer

Staunton restaurant owner's detention sparks probe into senator's staffer | wqad.com

Testimony begins Wednesday in the murder case against former Sangamon deputy