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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.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

March 28, 2016

The university said it can't afford to cover grants to 738 students the state promised but never paid.

South Chicago & East Side »

March 28, 2016

Betty Alper said she hopes to be serving baked goods, snacks and waffles by the end of the year.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 25, 2016

The university said it will follow city police and require officers to wear body cameras during stops.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 24, 2016

Neighborhood institutions have set up day camps for Friday's CPS furlough day and April 1.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 24, 2016

The piece by Bob Chilcott has never been performed in Chicago before.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 24, 2016

The university will show "Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA" for free on Monday.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 23, 2016

Representatives from the Obama Foundation started meeting with community groups this week.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 23, 2016

After renting for 18 years, the church raised $380,000 in eight days to buy a permanent home.