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Sam Cholke

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Sam Cholke is a reporter/producer for DNAinfo.com Chicago covering Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Kenwood and South Shore.

A native of Rockford, Ill., Sam previously worked at the Hyde Park Herald Newspapers covering the University of Chicago and ward politics for five years. In 2011, he spent nine months researching and reporting on trauma care for victims of gunshot wounds on Chicago’s South Side through a grant from the Community Media Workshop and the McCormick Foundation.

After graduating from Northern Illinois University in 2004, Sam worked at the Daily Chronicle in DeKalb, Ill., as technical editor for three years coordinating the daily newspaper’s nation, world and health coverage.

Fun Fact: Even I'm not entirely sure how to pronounce my last name.

South Chicago & East Side »

October 2, 2017

Carlton Knight wants to build on a lot that was bid up by millions during the real estate bubble.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

September 29, 2017

Learn about underwater properties (literally) in the city, a 5K through a historic cemetery and more.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

September 29, 2017

The five probationary officers have been working since mid-September, the alderman said.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

September 29, 2017

VIDEO: The woman stopped the thief from driving off. The child was not hurt.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

September 29, 2017

The circus brings performers from around the world to the South Side of Chicago.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

September 29, 2017

Inspectors found untaxed cigarettes, drug paraphernalia and a handgun at eight stores over the weekend.

South Chicago & East Side »

September 29, 2017

A terrible storm in 1917 submerged private land in South Shore. Now, these people own part of the lake.

South Chicago & East Side »

September 29, 2017

A three-year search for a grocery store for South Shore still remains unfulfilled.