Biden, Western allies warn Russia on chemical weapons after emergency summits
After meeting with NATO and G-7 leaders, Biden warned that a chemical attack by Russia “would trigger a response in kind.”
US to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, expand Russia sanctions
The U.S. will welcome up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine and provide an additional $1 billion in food, medicine, water and other supplies.
Luft Balloons launching fundraiser for Ukrainian children
Luft Balloons, a Chicago business, will donate all proceeds raised to UNICEF for Ukrainian refugee children.
Michigan man lands in Chicago after traveling to Ukraine to help refugees
“One mother she had been awake for almost 70 hours, and she was afraid to go to sleep on the ride. Finally, when we crossed the Hungarian border, she finally fell asleep and it was so rewarding to see her take a rest and have an opportunity to not have to experience feeling like she is alone.”
Michigan man lands in Chicago after traveling to help Ukrainian refugees
A Midwestern man didn’t hesitate to travel overseas to help Ukrainian refugees amid the war.
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv remains under fire as Biden arrives in Europe
One month into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fire rained down on a shopping mall and high-rise buildings in Kyiv, as the outnumbered Ukrainian military waged intense battles to defend the capital and other key cities.
US formally declares Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration has made a formal determination that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine.
Tampa volunteers rescue newborn baby from Ukraine
An 8-day-old baby boy is safe in Poland with his parents after a group of volunteers rescued the infant from war-torn Ukraine, according to Project Dynamo, an American non-profit rescue organization based in Tampa.
Chicago school provides warm welcome for Ukrainian refugees
A Chicago school is receiving refugees from Ukraine with open arms.
Chicago school provides warm welcome for Ukrainian refugees, collects donations
Ukrainian families fled their homes and traveled to the United States with barely anything, but in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood, there’s no shortage of generosity.
Ukraine won't seek NATO membership to stop Russian invasion, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is committed to discussing a deal with Russia and will not seek NATO membership in exchange for a cease-fire. North Central College professor William Muck discusses what this potential meeting could mean for both the countries.
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian forces retake key Kyiv suburb as battle for Mariupol rages
The Ukrainian military has retaken a key neighborhood near Kyiv as the invading Russian forces increased air raids that have caused uncounted deaths.
Chicago students welcome Ukrainian refugees, hold prayer vigil
Chicago students from a Ukrainian Village school are offering prayers of peace for their loved ones overseas.
Russia-Ukraine war: Think your grocery bill is high now? Experts warn just wait
It began with a rapid rise in gas prices. Now, experts say shoppers can expect their grocery bills to rise in coming months – especially if Ukraine misses its wheat planting season.
Chicago school holds prayer vigil for Ukraine on same day they started accepting refugees
Chicago students from a Ukrainian Village school are offering prayers of peace for their loved ones overseas.
Bombardment of Ukrainian cities intensifies amid Russian invasion
Areas once considered safe in Ukraine are now being bombarded, as the Russian army has not let up.
Chicago school to hold student-led vigil Monday to send prayers, support to Ukraine
Chicago’s St. Nicholas Cathedral School students will lead a vigil to support Ukraine at 1:30 p.m. in the school gym.
Clinton, Bush visit Chicago church to show support for Ukraine
Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush paid a visit to a Ukrainian Village church earlier this week to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Ukrainian cities under constant bombardment from Russian forces
Global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw from the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center talks about the current state of affairs in Ukraine and what to expect as Russia continues advances on the nation's capitol.
Chicago's Polish community rallies to provide aid, resources for Ukrainians
Monika Dixon talks about what she and others are doing to help Ukrainians in crisis and those forced to flee their country amid Russia's violent invasion.