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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 7, 2016

Urban planner Chris Devins will install 32 photo murals outside of the grocery store.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

March 7, 2016

IIT will start a competition to find an idea that can radically change society.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 7, 2016

Clowes will visit U. of C.'s  library on March 29 to sign copies of his new book.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 7, 2016

Organizers will hold a meeting on Thursday to talk about moving the fest to Nichols Park.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 5, 2016

The shop, which also has a cafe, is having a grand opening Tuesday under the 53rd Street Metra stop.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 5, 2016

Judy Koessel is looking for a home for the model used to paint the largest mural at the fair.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 5, 2016

Nashun Langford, 25, is charged with six bank robberies, after his girlfriend gave him up, FBI said.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 3, 2016

A complaint alleges the University of Chicago didn't do enough to protect students.