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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.
February 3, 2017
President meets with black supporters in Washington, including megachurch pastor.
More than 56,000 potholes have already been filled thanks to a nearly snow-free winter, officials said.
February 2, 2017
Federal investigators found significant problems with the way officers are trained after the academy.
After being blasted on social media, the Rev. Darrell Scott said he didn't speak to active gang members.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the schools CEO has his "complete confidence" despite the union vote.
January 31, 2017
The city's watchdog is also investigating whether Nakia Fenner had an unfair advantage on a test.
A system that detects gunshots will cover the Englewood and Harrison police districts, officials said.
January 30, 2017
The president is scheduled to announce his decision at 8 p.m. Tuesday from the White House.
