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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 »

July 7, 2017

Planners will now study how to limit convenience stores and beauty shops on the commercial strip.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

July 7, 2017

The club is offering free lessons and to lend equipment to anyone who wants to learn.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

July 7, 2017

The fest is an annual sale of art that's been running for 43 years.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

July 6, 2017

Mensa grew up in Hyde Park and is now a rising rapper with the backing of Kanye West and others.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

July 5, 2017

James Hammond was with three children in a boat near 63rd Street Beach Monday when the boy, 11, fell in.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

July 5, 2017

Chef Matthias Merges said he wants to focus more on A10, also in Hyde Park.

Rogers Park & Edgewater »

July 4, 2017

A country club in Edgewater is the only place in Chicago to get a fireworks license this Fourth of July.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

June 30, 2017

The Grammy-winning artist is the only performer announced for the 28th annual fest.