Joseph Bustos

Joseph Bustos is an experienced journalist specializing in politics and state government. Currently serving as a reporter for The State Newspaper since November 2019, Joseph previously worked as a news reporter for Belleville News-Democrat, where responsibilities included covering both state and federal affairs. Prior to that, experience includes roles as a beat reporter for Northwest Herald, focusing on local communities, and as a reporter for Sauk Valley Newspapers, covering various topics such as city government and education. Joseph began a career in journalism with an internship at Reading Eagle Company. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University, completed in 2005.