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...
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 Berwyn man accused of threatening witnesses connected to the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells is now...
Three people were shot, including one person who was killed, while driving on Chicago’s South Side early Thursday morning, according...
A Marine veteran and former firefighter is facing permanent brain damage after allegedly becoming critically ill from contaminated raw oysters...
J. Ivy, Don C, Hebru Brantley, Kam Buckner, Tone Kapone and other Chicago changemakers will be honored as the Culture...
THE WORD Charleston White is seeking forgiveness from King Von’s mother following years of controversial comments surrounding the late Chicago...
THE WORD: Chicago’s own Donell Jones has R&B fans talking after saying that a Verzuz battle between himself and Joe...
THE WORD: The Chicago Culture Ball is preparing to celebrate five years of highlighting the people helping shape the city’s...
THE WORD Chicago White Sox fans had more than the final score to be upset about Friday night. What was...
THE WORD CHICAGO — A disturbing investigation is underway on Chicago’s Far Southeast Side after authorities discovered more than 50...
Three people were hospitalized after a boat carrying seven people capsized on Lake Michigan near Chicago, prompting a large emergency...
