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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.

South Chicago & East Side »

March 23, 2016

Ald. Hairston said Charter Fitness has signed a lease and a grocer wants half of the former Dominick's.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 22, 2016

Laura Shaeffer is moving to Oak Park after running galleries across Hyde Park for nearly eight years.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

March 22, 2016

Photographer Maurene Cooper and seamstress Suzette Opara celebrate prom in their new exhibit.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 22, 2016

The museum is hosting monthly workshops on preserving family histories.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

March 21, 2016

As the foundation opens in Hyde Park, officials plan to meet with neighbors about plans for the library.

South Chicago & East Side »

March 18, 2016

The founder of the Black United Fund died on March 5.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 17, 2016

Republican-leaning groups and supporters of Rahm Emanuel contributed big money in the 5th District race.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 17, 2016

Republican voters exist in Hyde Park and they prefer John Kasich, but Trump supporters do exist.