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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 19, 2016

The town houses will all have rooftop decks and private garages.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 19, 2016

The plans have changed, moving the building closer to the street and changing the parking garage.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

February 19, 2016

The Plan Commission on Thursday approved the first phase of work at the Lake Meadows shopping center.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 18, 2016

The plan includes a new emergency room and converting the Mitchell Hospital building to a cancer center.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 17, 2016

Jabari Dean has been allowed to leave his mother's house in South Shore to look for a job.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

February 17, 2016

Dowell said she will declare $3.6 million from TIF surplus to help ailing government agencies.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 17, 2016

Writer Harriet Heyman, who grew up in South Shore, pledged the money to help students at U. of C.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 17, 2016

The building's address was once listed on nearly Nation of Islam pamphlet and book in the 1960s.