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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.

South Chicago & East Side »

February 24, 2017

Karriem's Fresh Market planned to open in Jeffery Plaza this spring but has no lease.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 23, 2017

State Rep. LaShawn Ford wants to rename 270 miles of Illinois highway for Barack Obama.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 21, 2017

Ralph Appelbaum Associates will lead a team of Chicago designers to develop the Obama library exhibits.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 20, 2017

The first of several shipments of records for the Obama presidential library arrived Thursday.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 20, 2017

But King hasn't faced tough votes on cops, schools and taxes yet, the author of the UIC report says.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

February 17, 2017

Leslie Hairston said the foundation needs to do a better job of communicating with area residents.

Back of the Yards & Brighton Park »

February 17, 2017

Police said they believe the weapons are linked to recent shootings in the neighborhood.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

February 17, 2017

Police said the operation was accelerated after a 311 dispatcher was accidentally killed.