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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 »

February 23, 2016

4th Ward voters have started coming up with qualities they want in a candidate as more get interested.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 22, 2016

Police said they are looking for a green Jeep Cherokee involved in the shooting that injured two.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 22, 2016

The Archdiocese said it was considering "alternative arrangements" and would put off demolition.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 20, 2016

Some lucky chicks find a home on a farm, but most are fed to eagles, snow leopards and pythons.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

February 20, 2016

Little-known Spiritualists Association had 1.5 million members at the turn of the 20th century.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 20, 2016

Greg Lane rescues honeybee colonies living in people's homes, but won't take a drop of honey.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 20, 2016

Foreign Car Hospital is Hyde Park's oldest garage and the former home of Team Wink.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 19, 2016

U. of C. will expand its cancer treatment services to help pay the $20M annual cost to run the center.