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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 »

August 26, 2013

A gala celebrating the 20th anniversary for the ARK of St. Sabina is planned for September.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

August 24, 2013

Aldermen who joined her demanded clean up of a Safe Passage route.

South Chicago & East Side »

August 23, 2013

A new Southern-style restaurant could open next year near the recently sold New Regal Theater.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

August 22, 2013

A new advisory committee will help the city to decide what to do with empty school buildings.

Chicago »

August 22, 2013

One Bronzeville organization is gearing up for its 10th annual effort to get fathers more involved.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

August 21, 2013

The sale of the shuttered, historic South Side theater is expected to be finalized soon, its owner said.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

August 21, 2013

The haircuts and school-supply giveaway is from 8 a.m. till noon at the Gresham police station.  

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

August 20, 2013

The latest youth mural for a Garrett Popcorn shop in Chatham was unveiled Monday.