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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 »

March 15, 2016

Jay Travis was trying for a second time to unseat Christian Mitchell as state representative.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 15, 2016

Ken Dunkin, the incumbent, was targeted by Democrats after siding with Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 15, 2016

Target will open a flexible format store in the Vue53 development this fall or in spring 2017.

Austin & Belmont Cragin »

March 15, 2016

The former president spent about a half hour shaking hands and taking selfies on the West Side.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 14, 2016

Jay Travis is trying for a second time to unseat state Rep. Christian Mitchell in the 26th District.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

March 14, 2016

Even Obama weighed in as Ken Dunkin fights to hold onto his 5th District House seat.

South Chicago & East Side »

March 14, 2016

Jedidiah Brown said he isn't going into work this week after getting death threats on social media.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 14, 2016

The Friday night game will support college tours and scholarships at Kenwood Academy.