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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 »

April 28, 2017

The former president shared the stage with young organizers working for change in their communities. 

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

April 28, 2017

The owner is no longer staying open 24 hours and has added security guards.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 28, 2017

Mayor Rahm Emanuel was at Robust Coffee Thursday for a private conversation with residents.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 28, 2017

Owner David Jones said he will close the store and move out of the neighborhood for the first time.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 27, 2017

No word yet on what the strange smell was that forced Chicago Fire Department specialists to respond.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

April 27, 2017

The school under construction at 1601 S. Dearborn St. also is expanding its attendance boundaries. 

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 26, 2017

Police found the man early Wednesday and called in firefighters to investigate an unusual smell.

South Chicago & East Side »

April 26, 2017

Chris Devins said he will give to new GoFundMe for the artist of the image he used to create the mural.