THE SOUTH SIDE ARTIST TAKES CENTER STAGE AS THE FREE COMMUNITY SERIES CONTINUES TO PUT CHICAGO’S NEXT VOICES IN THE...
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....
Three of Nolan Wells’ friends have filed a defamation lawsuit against Terrell Owens over a social media post demanding their...
A Milwaukee woman faces felony charges after allegedly posing as a substitute teacher and making inappropriate remarks to students at...
Chance the Rapper may soon go by “The Rapper.” He explained the possible change while discussing his love for hip-hop...
Illinois is making its mark in the digital creator world after three rising personalities were selected for Streamer University, a...
The Harvey community mourns the tragic death of Keshawn Lewis-Hunt, a former football star at Morgan Park High School and...
“Creating is in my blood. I love bringing ideas out of the ether. It’s something that pours out of me,...
“I want to do more everywhere, not just Chicago. I want to expand my impact to other cities and take...
“I stayed committed because I truly feel like this was chosen for me.” Lil2Posh is redefining the city’s sound with...
“I’ve had people cry at my shows, laugh, dance… that’s what keeps me going. The love people give me in...
“Knowing my music impacts people in a positive way is what inspires me.” Zion Ali is a singer and songwriter...
“I feel like the city shaped me by helping me make fun music and bringing that energy into my artistry.”...
“Sometimes you just have to stop overthinking, go for it, and do you.” LStreetz is a rising Chicago rapper known...
“No matter what city I’m performing in or what I’m doing, you can hear Chicago in me. Growing up here...
