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...
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.
A youth program in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood is relocating its operations after two separate shootings occurred outside its community center,...
A Chicago man is facing felony charges after prosecutors say he attacked and sexually assaulted a woman while she was...
A free three-day festival and conference will bring nationally recognized artists, educational workshops, networking opportunities, and Chicago’s independent music scene...
A 15-year-old who pleaded guilty to killing a U.S. Postal Service worker during an attempted robbery in Chicago has been...
A shooting at a BP gas station on Chicago’s South Side left two people dead and two others critically injured...
A new recovery center aimed at supporting people experiencing homelessness has officially opened in Chicago, offering a safe place for...
As dangerous temperatures continue to impact Chicago, the nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City is stepping up to help...
Illinois residents can continue enjoying their favorite restaurant and bar cocktails from home, as a new state law permanently allows...
A man was killed and another was injured following an early morning shooting in Chicago’s River North neighborhood on Wednesday,...
A contractor working at an Amazon fulfillment center in south suburban Matteson was shot and killed Sunday night after an...
