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Sam Cholke

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Sam Cholke is a reporter/producer for DNAinfo.com Chicago covering Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Kenwood and South Shore.

A native of Rockford, Ill., Sam previously worked at the Hyde Park Herald Newspapers covering the University of Chicago and ward politics for five years. In 2011, he spent nine months researching and reporting on trauma care for victims of gunshot wounds on Chicago’s South Side through a grant from the Community Media Workshop and the McCormick Foundation.

After graduating from Northern Illinois University in 2004, Sam worked at the Daily Chronicle in DeKalb, Ill., as technical editor for three years coordinating the daily newspaper’s nation, world and health coverage.

Fun Fact: Even I'm not entirely sure how to pronounce my last name.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 25, 2016

The annual bike race shuts down the Midway Plaisance for a full day of events.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 25, 2016

Rare promos the comedy group recorded for WTTW have turned up online and they are bizarre.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 22, 2016

"Between the Ticks of a Clock" opens on Sunday with a performance by artist Kevin Beasley.

South Chicago & East Side »

April 22, 2016

Pope spent the last of his money on a portable toilet and a failed bid to elect his ally committeeman.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

April 22, 2016

Cyrus Dowlatshahi will screen "Takin' Place" on Friday as part of an exhibit with Amanda Williams.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 22, 2016

The former 4th Ward alderman gave most of his campaign money to allies, but hasn't closed the funds.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 21, 2016

The people who were shot at chased the van from which the shots came, but got in accident, police said.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 21, 2016

Businessmen with close ties to Rahm Emanuel and Toni Preckwinkle have joined the Obama Foundation.