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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.
April 5, 2017
A new law that has the support of the mayor would allow gun ranges to open up in more parts of Chicago.
Wendy Katten was hailed as a hero by group members for challenging Chicago Public Schools decisions.
April 4, 2017
About 1,300 tickets were issued in 2016 to vehicles blocking bike lanes, and that number will soon grow.
Treasurer Kurt Summers endorsed the plan, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he would consider the proposal.
Chance also announced that the Bulls had donated $1 million to Chicago schools as part of his effort.
April 3, 2017
A 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy have been arrested in connection with the incident.
April 1, 2017
The $160 million contract for Ameresco Inc. is set to be introduced to the City Council Wednesday.
March 31, 2017
Four men were slain Thursday afternoon near a South Shore restaurant.
