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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 17, 2017

The Wentworth District has 323 officers, along with 100 officers who work for the University of Chicago.

South Chicago & East Side »

April 17, 2017

It may not feel like it, but South Shore is on par with Lincoln Park for number of officers on patrol.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 17, 2017

The driver's wallet and keys were stolen, but he was left unharmed.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 10, 2017

The bookstore is considering restructuring to keep itself financially viable.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

April 10, 2017

Armstrong Park is the only Chicago Park District-sponsored hunt on the south lakefront.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 10, 2017

The group will go over why the park is one of the best birding spots in the state.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 7, 2017

U. of C. police said after they reviewed security camera footage, the man admitted faking the report.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

April 7, 2017

Metra is promising the change won't force anyone to pay more for a ticket.