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...
According to Fox 13 Tampa Bay, a massive undercover operation in Central Florida resulted in 281 arrests, including 17 employees...
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 shocking moment unfolded at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival when actor and host Keke Palmer was interrupted...
A grieving Chicago mother is speaking out from her Facebook account as “Butta Butta” after claiming a funeral home mishandled...
A tragic crash involving a police pursuit in Chicago has led to a potential multi-million dollar settlement for the family...
A man was hospitalized after being stabbed on a CTA train platform overnight in downtown Chicago’s River North neighborhood. According...
Jack Harlow is speaking openly about race, music, and the expectations placed on him in today’s industry. During an appearance...
Former Dolton, Illinois mayor Tiffany Henyard is attempting a political comeback — this time hundreds of miles away and under...
Chicago’s West Side continues to produce some of the most authentic voices in hip-hop, and Main Gotti is quickly becoming...
On Friday, February 27, 2026 at 8:00 p.m., an intimate crowd gathered for a special edition of SoundBites in Chicago,...
Heavy Crownz delivers a 33-years-in-the-making project that blends storytelling rap with reflection on life in Chicago. Across 15 tracks and...
A Chicago business owner is showing remarkable resilience after being robbed 12 times, yet he continues to keep his doors...
