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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.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

October 24, 2017

The bookstore will have in-store trick-or-treating and more.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

October 24, 2017

This year, people are planning activities for the more than 500 teens expected to come to Hyde Park.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

October 23, 2017

Chicago International is changing leadership after getting the second-to-lowest ranking for three years.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

October 23, 2017

A graduate student said they "perform unquestionably valuable work and are the backbone" of the U. of C.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

October 23, 2017

The mural is being painted by Arlene Turner-Crawford and Rahmaan “Statik” Barnes.

South Chicago & East Side »

October 23, 2017

Ald. Hairston wants use the energy around the Obama Center to do for 71st what U. of C. did for 53rd.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

October 23, 2017

Less than one in 10 juniors are on track to be ready for college, according to CPS data.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

October 20, 2017

You can be Svengoolie for Halloween, say goodbye to a beloved Wicker Park bar or hit up a cat circus.