Chicago Bears’ 1985 “Super Bowl Shuffle” documentary will explore the Grammy-nominated hit that reached #41 on Billboard charts. Chicago Bears players are getting their moment in the spotlight once ...

Chicago rapper Recoechi (back row, center) recently started working with Closed Sessions, and he brought friends and family to the label’s anniversary party to hype up his set. Credit: Mark Braboy for ...

Chicago’s hip-hop scene has always been a force — a collision of grit, creativity, raw storytelling, and undeniable star power. While mainstream eyes often zoom in on the city’s drill movement, the ...

If you're looking for something to watch this Thanksgiving weekend, look no further than "THE SHUFFLE," an HBO Original documentary short film that explores the making of the 1985 Chicago Bears’ ...

This story was originally published in 2016. A Chicago teacher is determined to show his students that school is cool - and that working hard can be fun. Dwayne Reed, a first-year teacher, got ...

This list from WBEZ and sister station Vocalo blurs lines and mixes genres, from hip-hop and R&B to indie rock, blues and jazz. 2024 brought forth a wealth of Chicago music spanning all genres. As we ...

Rap Blog is a weekly showcase of a standout rap song. Follow our playlists on Apple Music and Spotify. Characterizing Raq Baby's’s music as tender might be a step too far. But as with peers like ...

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Workplace Injuries in Chicago's Hip-Hop and Music Production Industry, and What Crews and Studio Workers Need to Know About Workers' Comp ...