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...
Chicago was outside as hometown female rapper, mother, and entrepreneur Queen Key officially opened the doors to her brand new...
A powerful new art initiative on Chicago’s South Side is drawing attention to a deeply troubling issue: missing and often overlooked...
Police in West Warwick are investigating after a disturbing viral video surfaced online showing a person walking through town wearing...
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on Chicago’s Far South Side after a 20-year-old driver was shot and killed while speaking with...
FACT CHECK / QUICK DETAILS: A Chicago rapper is now tied to a serious federal case after authorities say he...
Isaiah Thomas, a content creator documenting a long-distance walking journey from Philadelphia to California, has drawn widespread attention for his...
Violence inside a Taco Bell left multiple people injured and a suspect facing serious charges after a dispute that quickly...
Chicago police are warning commuters to stay alert after a series of disturbing attacks involving a man accused of spitting...
A deeply troubling case out of Chicago is drawing widespread attention and raising urgent questions about student safety inside schools....
Students at Chicago Vocational Career Academy are celebrating a major upgrade after the reopening of their newly remodeled cosmetology lab,...
