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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 2, 2016

Crews are racing to finish the field house's pool, gym, fitness center and rooftop terrace. 

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 1, 2016

The Chicago Architectural Foundation will stop at Ray Elementary, Hyde Park Academy and other schools.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 31, 2016

Diermeier will take over for Eric Isaacs as provost in July.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 31, 2016

The Mott building will make way for a new conference center designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 30, 2016

U. of C. said ridership has been dropping on the route it now pays all the costs to operate.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 30, 2016

Rodrigo Lara Zendejas will be at the art center on May 25 to talk about his new work.

South Chicago & East Side »

March 29, 2016

Cyclists are at risk of losing the track if they can't pay its insurance policy bills in April.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 29, 2016

David Baker will have the dining hall in a Jeanne Gang-designed dorm named after him.