[4] Hutchinson has worked on behalf of the State Alliance of YMCAs and for the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce's Government Affairs Council.
During her tenure, Hutchinson served on the Agriculture and Conservation, Labor, Local Government, Veteran Affairs, and Transportation committee.
Hutchinson left the Illinois Senate in 2019, and Patrick Joyce was appointed by local party leaders in the 40th district to succeed her.
[7] After Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned from the United States House of Representatives after being investigated for the misuse campaign funds, Hutchinson announced her intent to run in the 2013 special election succeed him.
[8] She was endorsed by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and Illinois State Representatives Anthony DeLuca, Lisa Dugan, Al Riley, and Thaddeus Jones.