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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 26, 2017

The South Loop Elementary sixth-grader survived Gordon Ramsey calling his sushi a "nightmare."

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 25, 2017

Mayor Rahm Emanuel named the grocery store Monday that's been in the works for months.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 24, 2017

The robberies happened within 10 minutes of each other.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 24, 2017

New lights are among the changes Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Monday.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 21, 2017

The event is the former president's first speech since leaving office in January.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 21, 2017

The cafe announced the expansion at the groundbreaking of the new affordable housing development.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

April 21, 2017

The university is also trying to get a long-term lease on the city's oldest CTA station.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

April 21, 2017

This week saw Chicagoans doing good deeds and beautiful spring attractions opening up in the city.