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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.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

September 26, 2013

The city has money for a new DePaul stadium but "when it comes to public housing they claim to be broke."

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

September 26, 2013

Between them, Sisters Marilyn and Ann have served Corpus Christi Parish on King Drive for 91 years.

West Loop, Near West Side, Pilsen »

September 25, 2013

The 17-year-old is a 4.0 student at Urban Prep and had been hassled by gangs, his mother said.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

September 25, 2013

Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation said a hospital is needed in the area.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

September 25, 2013

The group will honor the Rainbow PUSH founder with the Edwin C. Berry award in November.  

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

September 24, 2013

A "Parent University" at Kennedy-King College will include the best way to review report cards.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

September 24, 2013

The nonprofit Angelic Organics Learning Center is sponsoring the inaugural event.

Chicago »

September 20, 2013

The sixth annual CHA Symposium at Navy Pier aims to recruit more landlords to rent to low-income tenants.