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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.
June 5, 2017
Mayor defends requesting an independent monitor despite previous promises to ask for a judge.
June 2, 2017
The notorious towing company could have its license suspended for violating state law.
Chano says, "I'm not into it. I think politics is a reason why a lot of stuff doesn't get done."
There are 75 principals in the program aimed at reducing the red tape involved with running a school.
Lawmakers sent the plan to require longer prison terms to Rauner, who called it "common sense."
June 1, 2017
The measure, which would go into effect in 2023, passed with a veto-proof majority.
May 30, 2017
Rahm's endorsement comes after 99 percent of teachers voted "no confidence" in Claypool's leadership.
Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson was diagnosed with a kidney disease 32 years ago.
