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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.
July 28, 2016
Five of the burglaries happened on the same two blocks, police said.
Water at 99 schools throughout the city has tested positive for lead, officials said.
Moviegoers can bring a blanket and a picnic basket to watch flicks for free during the series.
Community policing meetings are set for the Far Northwest Side in August.
July 27, 2016
The session will shut down Cuyler Avenue at Milwaukee Avenue from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
The "jubilant, music-infused romantic comedy" will be performed at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday.
The family-friendly event at Norwood Park, 5801 N. Natoma Ave., takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
July 26, 2016
Anyone with information about the crimes is asked to call detectives at 312-747-8263.
