Chicago veterans nonprofit aiding Ukrainian refugees
A local nonprofit that helps homeless veterans is turning attention to Ukraine, working with former special ops soldiers to aid refugees.
Illinois Gaming Board halts Russian sports betting following Ukraine invasion
While President Joe Biden is going after Russian oligarchs’ bank accounts, Illinois gambling regulators are going after their sports betting markets.
Park Forest Police Department donating bulletproof vests to Ukraine freedom fighters
“We are proud to support the people of Ukraine in this extraordinarily difficult time,” the police department said.
Inflation costing average American household nearly $300 per month: report
Skyrocketing inflation rates are costing the average American household $296.45 in extra expenses, according to a recent analysis.
US revokes Russia’s ‘most favored nation' status, bans seafood, alcohol, diamond imports
The U.S. will dramatically downgrade its trade status with Russia as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine and also ban imports of Russian seafood, alcohol and diamonds.
Putin is ‘preparing a terrorist attack’ on Chernobyl nuclear plant, Ukraine claims
According to the department, a "man-made catastrophe" is planned at the plant and will be manipulated to appear as if Ukraine was responsible for the attack.
Buffalo Grove High School students organize drive to benefit Ukraine
Students at Buffalo Grove High School are working to help Ukranian refugees.
Buffalo Grove HS students organize donation drive for Ukraine
Students at Buffalo Grove High School are working to help Urainian refugees.
Illinois Gaming Board halts Russian sports betting following Ukraine invasion
While President Joe Biden is going after Russian oligarchs’ bank accounts, Illinois gambling regulators are going after their sports betting markets.
'We're not done': Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher raise over $20M for Ukraine in a week
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher said their campaign to help Ukrainian refugees has raised more than $20 million in less than a week but they’re “not done” yet.
Russia has confirmed use of weapon capable of vaporizing human bodies in attack on Ukraine
Russia reportedly admitted it has used a weapon in Ukraine capable of vaporizing human bodies
Russia-Ukraine war: Major cities bombarded as civilians try to flee
The Russian invasion of Ukraine entered its third week on Thursday, with Russian forces continuing to bombard major cities and desperate civilians hoping to escape through agreed-upon safe corridors.
Buffalo Grove High School students organize drive to benefit Ukraine
Students at Buffalo Grove High School are working to help refugees with a donation drive for Ukraine. Student Maya Belorusskiy talks about it.
Footage shows Ukrainians' attack on Russian tanks in Kyiv suburb, forcing 'retreat,' officials claim
Video shared by Ukraine’s defense agency appeared to show Ukrainian forces taking out a Russian military tank regiment on the outskirts of Kyiv and forcing their retreat.
Filling a gas-powered vehicle may still be cheaper than charging an electric one
As gas prices reach record highs across the U.S., electric car owners are reveling in their purchases -- but the cost to fill up a gas-powered vehicle might actually still be cheaper than charging an electric one.
Chicago chefs rally together to raise funds for Ukraine
Mila Furman from Girl and The Kitchen talks about their efforts to raise funds for relief supplies and aid for Ukraine as residents are suffering from Russian invasion. Chicago Cooks for Ukraine will take place March 1 at the Navy Pier Ballroom.
Tips on making your car more fuel efficient as gas prices skyrocket
If you happen to drive with a lead foot, Jason Kuriger advises easing up, especially when coming off a stop. Fast accelerators use more fuel to get the car moving again.
Tips on making your car more fuel efficient as gas prices surge
If you happen to drive with a lead foot, Jason Kuriger advises easing up, especially when coming off a stop. Fast accelerators use more fuel to get the car moving again.
House approves $13.6B for Ukraine aid in huge spending bill
The House approved a massive spending bill that would rush $13.6 billion to battered Ukraine as it struggles to fend off an invasion by Russia.
Chicago area residents collect medical supplies, other donations for Ukraine
Nearly two weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, demands for an end to the bloodshed are becoming more urgent by the day.