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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 »

February 26, 2016

The company will perform works by William Grant Still and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 25, 2016

The mayor will accept applications for the interim post until March 4 and will decide by April 29.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

February 25, 2016

A student at the University of Chicago's charter school accidentally discharged the spray.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

February 25, 2016

The union paid $1.5M, $700,000 more than the appraised value, as five bidders vied for the property.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 25, 2016

The hotel has already changed its design and parking plan in response to neighbors' comments.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 24, 2016

Michael McGuire has a fiercely loyal clientele after 56 years in Hyde Park.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

February 23, 2016

DNAinfo Radio top stories for Monday, February 22.

South Chicago & East Side »

February 23, 2016

The museum leader said the theater's projectors have nothing to do with holography.