Stephen di Benedetto

Stephen Di Benedetto is an experienced communications professional with a strong background in media relations and content creation. Currently serving as a Communications Associate at Pace Suburban Bus since June 2023, Stephen previously held the role of Senior Communications Specialist at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, where responsibilities included producing written content and executing media outreach strategies that garnered significant coverage in major publications. Earlier roles incluyen managing news coverage as News Editor at Pioneer Press and reporting on business and government as Business Editor and Community News Reporter at Northwest Herald. Stephen began a career in journalism as a City/County Government Reporter for Galesburg Register-Mail. Educational qualifications include a Master’s in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and a Bachelor’s in Journalism from Eastern Illinois University.