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...
One of Chicago’s most iconic food landmarks is on the move, and not everyone is happy about it. Jim’s Original,...
According to CBS Chicago, Chicago police and federal agents conducted a raid at a massage parlor in the Brighton Park...
Community leader Rev. Michael Pfleger joined gun violence survivors and advocates this week in calling for clearer answers from city...
In a deeply emotional gathering in the Chicago area, a support group called Purpose Over Pain honored 55 mothers whose...
Chicago-area teenagers will have the opportunity to stay active, safe, and connected this summer through a free membership program offered...
A major development milestone is underway in Chicago as construction officially begins on the $7 billion 1901 Project, a large-scale...
A major investment in healthcare is coming to Chicago’s South Side as Advocate Health Care officially broke ground on a...
By Tony Woods Published on June 1, 2026 (Originally published by the TRiiBE) Community Violence Intervention (CVI) – a public...
A Frontier Airlines flight traveling from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Chicago was forced to divert to Miami after a...
In communities impacted by violence, childhood can often be interrupted by fear, trauma, and uncertainty. That’s why Focus Fairies, a...
