We proudly present the 2026 Artists to Watch List, a curated selection of 25 Chicago artists we believe are actively...
AKIA stopped by WHATS THE WORD for a conversation covering everything from tour stories and struggle meals to growing up...
On April 13th 2025, we put together a list that captured the heartbeat of Chicago’s music scene heading into 2025....
Big Lex pulls up to WHAT’S THE WORD TV for an unfiltered conversation about her journey from college athlete to reality TV star on...
The prosecution witness detailed the alleged Quando Rondo murder-for-hire plot, explained why he contacted the FBI and admitted that he...
Ross Mac is bringing Maconomics Wealth Summit Weekend back to Chicago for its fourth year, with three days centered around...
A viral video appears to show a charter bus driver pushing a CTA employee with the vehicle following an alleged...
A Houston attorney faces a felony charge after his wife allegedly discovered disturbing surveillance footage involving the family dog.
Former recording artist Kwanza Jones makes history as MLB’s first Black woman majority owner.
Chicago showed up for Lil Durk as the Grammy-winning rapper’s highly anticipated federal murder-for-hire trial officially got underway in Los...
THE WORD Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom’s removal from Wintrust Arena does not currently mean he has been banned...
Keith Lee is bringing more than his highly anticipated Midwest food tour to Gary, Indiana. The viral food critic is...
A Chicago woman faces felony DUI charges after a crash on Lake Shore Drive killed 48-year-old motorcyclist Mehnoosh Hatami.
Two-time world champion Zolani Tete was fatally shot outside his South African home in an apparent ambush. The 38-year-old boxer...
Chicago police are investigating another crash-and-grab burglary, this time at a gas station on the city’s South Side, according to...
Illinois drivers are about to pay more to use the state’s tollways after the Illinois Tollway Board unanimously approved a...
NASCAR fans in the Chicago area will have to head back to the suburbs next summer, according to ABC 7...
