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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 »

May 31, 2017

The historical society is restoring the exterior of the building through donations from the community.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

May 30, 2017

African-American leaders are alarmed over reports that Illinois leads nation in black unemployment.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

May 30, 2017

Former Hyde Park Art Center director Chuck Thurow is selling his house and giving his art away.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

May 30, 2017

Zimmer will be tied for the second longest serving president of U. of C. if he serves the full term.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

May 30, 2017

Douglas was a complicated figure who fiercely believed in democracy and his own history with slavery.

South Chicago & East Side »

May 26, 2017

Developers are buying long-vacant buildings and planning market-rate apartments.

South Chicago & East Side »

May 26, 2017

Residents want more control over 71st, but worry rezoning would discourage desirable businesses too.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

May 26, 2017

In both burglaries someone forced their way in through the front door.