WHATS THE WORD caught up with Deante Kyle, host of the Grits and Eggs podcast, during the Chicago kickoff of his Coming Thr...
THE SOUTH SIDE ARTIST TAKES CENTER STAGE AS THE FREE COMMUNITY SERIES CONTINUES TO PUT CHICAGO’S NEXT VOICES IN THE...
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...
A 15-year-old boy is accused of carrying out a string of armed robberies across Chicago, allegedly targeting eight people in...
A new proposal could transform Chicago’s South Side, with renderings envisioning a domed Chicago Bears stadium replacing Rate Field, the...
A former employee of a Chicago community center is facing felony charges after prosecutors allege he posed as a basketball...
Moonn is an emerging artist building a unique sound rooted in emotion, energy, and intention. Blending raw storytelling with atmospheric...
Kayo is a Chicago-based artist blending sharp Midwest lyricism with global soundscapes. Known for his introspective bars, relentless flow, and...
Woes is a 30-year-old Chicago-born alt/rap artist redefining what it means to move independent. After falling out of both high...
m.e.h. is a queer, Baltimore-bred, Chicago-based artist with a genre-bending and powerhouse vocal style like no other. m.e.h.’s debut album...
Chicago artist MVTE is carving out her own lane with a one-of-a-kind voice, effortless flow, and deeply relatable lyrics. Blending...
Sherrionn is a singer, songwriter, and audio engineer from Chicago, known for her soulful music that blends narrative and genuine...
“Since we first started this business we overcame hella adversity and came out on top every time.” Chicago small business...
Lil M.U. is a rising female rap artist from the heart of Chicago’s South Side—Englewood—bringing raw energy, authenticity, and culture...
Based on current listings and the local Chicago music scene, Forever Band is a Chicago-based Hip-Hop and Rap artist (or...
Chicago’s West Side was shaken Friday afternoon after a deadly shooting in West Garfield Park left three people dead and...
