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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 »

August 20, 2013

Female students at Hales Franciscan High School said the first day of school went well for them.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

August 19, 2013

"Am I nervous about attending school with mostly boys? You bet I am," one of Hales' first girls said.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

August 17, 2013

Englewood organization says $3 million is not enough for community improvements.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

August 16, 2013

Clara's Place in Englewood is no longer facing closure after settling fines it owed the city.  

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

August 15, 2013

Eight girls have now signed up for the formerly all-boys South Side school.

Pullman & Roseland »

August 14, 2013

The actress and singer gave away free school supplies to more than 1,000 students.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

August 14, 2013

The Oscar-winner's sister wants to turn the house where relatives were murdered into a home for women.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

August 14, 2013

A DJ legend will provide music at the 8th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival in Auburn Gresham.