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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 »

January 10, 2017

The museum will be free for Illinois residents on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

January 9, 2017

Obama will tape an interview for "Dateline" at a restaurant in Hyde Park Tuesday evening.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

January 9, 2017

During his eight years as president, Obama rarely visited his Kenwood home.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

January 9, 2017

J.D. Vance's book has sparked lots of conversation about Appalachian culture.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

January 6, 2017

City Colleges should partner with library to offer an affordable option for top students, official says.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

January 6, 2017

The K.A.M. Isaiah Israel event is an annual gathering a people interested in social justice and food.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

January 6, 2017

Stevenson's work has helped save 125 people from death sentences and eased mandatory sentences.

South Chicago & East Side »

January 6, 2017

Mike Kelly is expected at the Jackson Park Advisory Council meeting to talk about golf course changes.