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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 »

March 2, 2017

The red-brick town house is a rare departure from Weese's many other designs in Hyde Park.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 1, 2017

The new hotel will have 90 rooms and will include a lounge and restaurant.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 28, 2017

Read the background and positions on the five candidates to replace Ald. Will Burns.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 27, 2017

In addition to the two young girls who died, a 6-year-old boy was critically injured in the fire.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

February 27, 2017

The plan from Imagine Development calls for a tech park, sports facilities and new museums.

South Chicago & East Side »

February 27, 2017

Blue 1647 and Leave No Veteran Behind are planning job training programs for the building. 

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 24, 2017

The art center is opening the "Public School" exhibit and hosting a "drag ball" for another exhibit.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 24, 2017

The music fest's staff will jump in the lake on March 11 if $10,000 is raised for nonprofits.