Civilians and veterans helping evacuate Americans from Ukraine: 'Never leave an American behind'
A group of veterans and civilians who have spent the last six months helping Americans escape Afghanistan have now turned their attention to Ukraine.
Illinois politicians, including Gov. Pritzker, weigh in on Ukraine invasion
Illinois politicians are weighing in on the Ukraine invasion, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who is the great-grandson of a Ukrainian refugee.
Chicago's Ukrainian community rallies against Russia's war with their homeland
"President Biden promised hard-hitting sanctions. He said, ‘Cross the red line, Putin, and we will make you pay.’ How much more Ukrainian blood has to be shed to make them pay?"
Legislation to aid Ukrainian refugee resettlement to be introduced
Legislation is slated to be introduced to the Illinois General Assembly to aid in Ukrainian refugee resettlement.
Ukrainians in Chicago nervously pray amid Russian invasion
Nervousness turned to distress in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village, as church officials invited all of Chicago to find comfort in prayer.
First look at destruction in Ukraine as Russia invades and thousands frantically flee
Ukrainian Leaders calling attacks from Russia a "full-scale war," after Russia invaded Ukraine Thursday. FOX correspondent Michael Tobin joins Good Day Chicago from Kyiv with the latest on the Russian invasion.
Chicago's Ukrainian community prays for peace as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate
The tense situation between Russia and Ukraine has members of Chicago's Ukrainian community asking for support for their homeland – not just through tough sanctions but also defense weapons, should things continue to escalate.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine would likely cause soaring gas, grain prices: Chicago analyst
Senior market analyst Phil Flynn noted that Ukraine is one of the world’s largest producers of wheat, corn and barley. The threat of war has grain prices jumping.
Putin calls it 'peacekeeping,' while Ukrainian-Chicagoans say it's an act of war
After signing a "mutual assistance" treaty with the pro-Russian leaders of two breakaway parts of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin is now sending in Russian soldiers.
Ukrainians come together in Chicago to pray for peace as threat of war looms
Attendees honored the “Heavenly Hundred" – the first 100 people who died during the Russian Ukraine War on Feb 20, 2014. The majority were civilian protesters who supported the revolution.
Potential Russian invasion of Ukraine weighs heavy on many in Chicago
In Chicago, the developing situation between Russia and Ukraine is weighing heavy on the hearts of many in the city’s Ukrainian community.
Ukraine-Russia tension: Will Russia invade?
Rising tension between Russia and Ukraine has some questioning when a possible invasion may happen, and how it will impact the entire world. Dr. Ches Thurber, NIU political science and global conflict specialist weighs in on Good Day Chicago.
Chicago's Ukrainian community reacts to Russia-Ukraine rising tensions
"I think this is a lot of bluster on the part of Russia to try to get concessions from the west. And certainly this is a play for the west to give in to him. Ukraine is just the pawn in this argument, unfortunately."