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...
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FAST FACTS Chicago singer R. Kelly has formally asked President Donald Trump to commute his 30-year federal prison sentence. According...
The family of 28-year-old Jerard “Jay” Jackson of Chicago is demanding answers after his death following a weekend trip to...
The family of a Chicago woman whose body was found inside a garbage can is demanding answers as police continue...
A tragic mass shooting in East St. Louis, Illinois, has left five members of the same family dead and two...
Fast Fact: Chicago-based band Attack The Sound will perform at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, ahead of the Chicago...
A major milestone was celebrated in Chicago as 83 adults earned their high school diplomas through the No Adults Left...
The tragic death of a young man during a teen takeover in Chicago is prompting renewed demands for youth-led violence...
Chicago State University has officially found a home for its historic football program, according to Chicago Crusader. SeatGeek Stadium in...
Brandy received the Key to the City in her hometown and donated $100,000 to local students, days after her appearance...
NBA teams are reportedly making creative pitches to LeBron James by sending personalized voice notes through his agent, Rich Paul,...
Chicago is set to pay $9 million to Daniel Alberto Ochoa after he spent 17 years wrongfully imprisoned for a...
A Williamsport, Pennsylvania father is speaking out after sharing videos of his son’s first encounter with law enforcement, saying the...
A Chicago college football player is speaking out after an encounter with police during a teen takeover at Douglass Park...
