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 iconic celebration of R&B and soul is coming home. BET is bringing the Soul Train Awards back in 2026,...
Nicki Minaj will serve as a celebrity judge for the Trump administration’s Million Dollar Pitch Competition, where five small businesses...
Under a new state law, anyone riding a high-speed e-bike will need a driver’s license, vehicle registration, and active insurance...
19-year-old Cyra Magby was living life just like the average teenager. She made great accomplishments this year by graduating from...
8-year-old Amir Harden was fatally shot while protecting his mother from his dad, who had just been released from jail...
WHATS THE BUZZ Presents: Rufus Sims
Johnson & Johnson has announced that they will pay $700,000 million in settlements to customers after years of allegations surrounding...
On this weeks Episode Cody Mackkk, Bree Specific and Chris Densmore kick us off discussing Caitlin Clark and the Women’s...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been using campaign funds to cover hair and makeup expenses for himself and other aides....
THE "HEAVY HITTERS"
Chicago police release video of a man wanted in connection to an attempted Belmont Central sexual assault. On May 28...
A Tennessee DoorDash delivery driver was caught calling a black customer a racial slur on her doorbell camera as he...
Chicago-based artist, Drew The Kiiid, drops his visual for “Club Steam” on platforms. With drawing his inspirations from Ye, Lauryn...
