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...
Local men discover missing woman following fatal West Pullman SUV crash. THE WORD CHICAGO- The search for 26-year-old Ralzphelle Howard...
Chicago police and Crime Stoppers offer a $10,000 reward as they investigate the fatal Labor Day shooting of 27-year-old Deja...
Tyler Perry is stepping in to help an 81-year-old Illinois woman by paying off a nearly $18,000 lien and helping...
Five Lincoln-Way East students were identified after a video appeared to show them directing racist gestures and sounds toward Homewood-Flossmoor...
Rhymefest said Ye provided free admission to student leaders and community organizations as his two-night Ye Live Concert Tour stopped...
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...
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...
A viral video appears to show a charter bus driver pushing a CTA employee with the vehicle following an alleged...
A Houston attorney faces a felony charge after his wife allegedly discovered disturbing surveillance footage involving the family dog.
JAY-Z’s eight-part HBO documentary series with Rick Rubin will premiere September 18, offering an intimate look at his life, music...
