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Heather Cherone is a reporter/producer covering Chicago's City Hall.
Cherone joined DNAInfo from the Chicago Tribune, where she was part of the team that helped launch TribLocal in the south and west suburbs.
Cherone is also an adjunct professor of journalism at DePaul University.
Born and raised in Edgewater, Cherone graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree.
After college, Cherone moved to California, where she covered politics and local government for the Los Angeles Daily News and the Oakland Tribune.
Cherone and her husband, Michael, are the parents of two girls, Sophia and Julia.
Fun fact: A huge Chicago Bears fan, Cherone knows all the lyrics – and the dance moves – to the 1985 Bears Super Bowl Shuffle.
November 11, 2016
The bridge, which is 20 feet wide, is the city's first suspension bridge, officials said.
Chicagoans have until Nov. 30 to apply for a rebate on their property taxes, officials said.
Neighbors panned the newest version of a mixed-use development proposed for Edison Park Thursday.
November 10, 2016
The new teacher's contract will cost CPS $55 million more than officials expected.
With the victory of Susana Mendoza in the state comptroller's race, Emanuel will pick a replacement.
November 9, 2016
The measure is also being considered by cities across the nation.
The victory of City Clerk Susana Mendoza in the comptroller's race was a bright spot, Emanuel said.
Trump’s win could be bad news for Chicago, where most elected officials are Democrats.
