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 longtime South Side reunion connected to former residents of Chicago’s demolished Robert Taylor Homes turned tragic Saturday night after...
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...
Six middle school students from a suburban Chicago-area school were hospitalized Wednesday after officials say they may have consumed THC-infused...
In a heartbreaking case unfolding in Chicago, a dying teenager’s final wish is simply to see his parents again after...
Cook County is expanding its approach to maternal and child health with a new initiative that brings care directly into...
THE BRIEF Leo Catholic High School had a special moment this week as principal Shaka Rawls was surprised with one...
Renters across Chicago are feeling growing pressure as rent prices continue to climb, adding another layer of strain to households...
Former President Barack Obama returned to Chicago with humor and hometown pride as he toured the nearly completed Barack Obama...
Chance the Rapper is celebrating a major milestone as his groundbreaking project Coloring Book marks its 10-year anniversary, with special...
A shooting on Chicago’s South Side ended in a deadly crash, leaving one person dead and two others injured, according...
Brandon Johnson is renewing his push to keep the Chicago Bears in the city as stadium negotiations reach a critical...
More than 100 employees at Brookfield Zoo have gone on strike, accusing management of unfair labor practices and demanding better...
