University of Illinois joins global initiative to help scholars in crisis
The University of Illinois just joined a global group to help colleagues facing crisis called "scholars at risk."
Idaho man and US Army veteran killed while fighting in Ukraine, family says: 'I know his soul has found peace'
Dane Partridge went into a coma after he was struck by a Russian tank round, his father said
Ukrainian-Chicagoans march against Russian attacks
Russia has unleashed the biggest and most widespread attacks on Ukraine in months. It sent missiles into multiple cities, smashing civilian targets and killing at least 11 people.
'He is waging genocide': Ukrainian-Chicagoans march against Russian attacks
Russia unleashed its biggest and most widespread attacks on Ukraine in months. On Monday, it sent missiles into multiple cities, hitting civilian targets – killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens of others.
Chicago's Ukrainian community set to protest Russia's latest attack on homeland
Russia has unleashed the biggest and most widespread attacks on Ukraine in months. It sent missiles into multiple cities, smashing civilian targets and killing at least 11 people.
Explosion destroys bridge linking Russia to Crimea, damaging key Russian supply route
The bombing came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin turned 70, dealing him a humiliating blow that could lead him to up the ante in his war on Ukraine.
Risk of nuclear 'Armageddon' highest since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, Biden says
President Joe Biden says the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine.
Russian nuclear submarine armed with 'doomsday' weapon disappears from Arctic harbor: report
A top-of-the-line Russian nuclear-powered submarine has gone missing from its harbor in the Arctic along with its rumored "doomsday weapon," according to multiple reports.
Putin signs into law annexation of Ukrainian regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law on Wednesday the formal annexation of parts of Ukraine. The declaration comes in defiance of international law and as losses mount for Russia. Professor Stephen Caliendo joined Good Day Chicago to unpack what's going on in Russia right now.
Gas prices creeping up in Chicago and across Illinois
The pain at the pump continues.
White House responds after Putin issues new round of fiery anti-American comments
The White House responded to a new round of wild threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin by imposing economic sanctions on more than a thousand companies and individuals.
Russian attack kills 25 as Kremlin seeks to annex Ukraine regions
The attacks come as Moscow prepares Friday to add four occupied regions. The Kremlin paved the way for the land grabs with “votes,” sometimes at gunpoint, that Ukraine and its Western allies consider a sham.
Americans urged to leave Russia ‘immediately,’ U.S. Embassy warns
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued another security alert for Americans in Russia, warning them to depart “immediately while limited commercial travel options remain.”
Officials: 98,000 Russians cross into Kazakhstan to avoid call-up to fight in Ukraine
People with and without military experience are reportedly being recruited to participate in the ongoing war. Last week, President Vladimir Putin announced a mobilization of reservists to join the fight.
Pink Floyd founder cancels Poland shows after war remarks
The website for Waters’ “This Is Not a Drill” concert tour did not list the Krakow concerns previously scheduled for Apr. 21 and 22.
Kyiv City Ballet of Ukraine makes Chicago debut
The Kyiv City Ballet of Ukraine will make its first-ever Chicago appearance Saturday night to launch the Auditorium Theatre's fall season.
Russians take to the streets to protest Putin's war
Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling up 300,000 reservists to join the fight, also seeming to hint that he could use his nuclear arsenal to protect Russia.
UN chief warns world is 'paralyzed,' equity slipping away at General Assembly
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
Ukraine-Russia War: Ukraine president says surprise offensive frees 30 towns from Russian control
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims a surprise offensive has already freed 30 towns and villages from Russian control.
Ukrainian flags adorn downtown Chicago in celebration of their Independence Day
Over 150 flags lined a popular street in downtown Chicago to commemorate Ukraine’s continuing fight for independence.