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Wendell Hutson

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Wendell Hutson is a reporter for DNAinfo Chicago covering the Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham communities on the South Side.

A Chicago native, Wendell is a 20-year veteran newspaper reporter who has worked in the Windy City his entire career. During his tenure he has won numerous awards including the 2009, 2010 and 2011 A. Philip Randolph “Messenger” award sponsored by the National Newspapers Publishers Association.

Previously, Wendell worked as a senior contributing writer for the Chicago Crusader, a 71-year-old community newspaper where he covered education, health, business and politics. Other newspapers he worked for include the Chicago Tribune, Illinois Real Estate Journal, Chicago Defender, and Pensions & Investments.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago, and since age 10 he has always wanted to be a journalist, especially since English was his favorite subject.

Wendell lives on the South Side with his wife and two sons.

Fun Fact: When he was younger, Wendell filled a out a Playboy subscription order form but had the bill sent to Oprah Winfrey's studio at 190 N. State. He later received the magazine and a card stating, "Enjoy!" with her signature "O" written underneath it.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

March 14, 2014

Neighbors said they would like to see police action at the hangout before the weather warms up.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

March 13, 2014

Mayoral candidate Robert Shaw said Mayor Rahm Emanuel was not a good fit for Chicagoans.    

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

March 13, 2014

Participants could receive a $25 Visa card for participating in an hour-plus interview.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

March 12, 2014

The blaze and another Park Manor fire were "started by a human act," a fire official said.

Pullman & Roseland »

March 11, 2014

The students are also in the city to attend the Young Men of Color Summit at Olive-Harvey College.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

March 10, 2014

The state's Neighborhood Recovery Initiative has helped young people find jobs, activists say.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

March 7, 2014

Studio Movie Grill-Chatham will soon be the new name for the Chatham 14 Theaters on the South Side.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

March 7, 2014

The City Council on Wednesday approved $128,000 to help build an Englewood garden.