Rep. Brad Schneider on the Ukrainian president's plea to Congress
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U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) shares his thoughts on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's impassioned speech to Congress and what is next for the United States' involvement.

LaSalle Veterans Home 'had no plan' to prevent deadly COVID outbreak, attorney says

Families of veterans who died in a COVID-19 outbreak at an Illinois nursing home have filed lawsuits, claiming the home and the state were woefully unprepared to protect them from the virus.

National Virtual Career Fair aims to engage veterans in the workforce
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Chris Stevens, senior vice president of RecruitMilitary, previews their National Virtual Career Fair and talks about how veterans can get involved.

Huntley company making veterans BBQ sauce
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An Army veteran from Chicago's Northwest suburbs is turning his passion for barbecue into a fundraising machine for fellow vets.

Suburban Chicago company making barbecue sauce to benefit veterans

An Army veteran from Chicago's Northwest suburbs is turning his passion for barbecue into a fundraising machine for fellow vets.

More US troops deployed to Europe amid Ukraine invasion

The Pentagon has ordered roughly 12,000 total service members from various U.S. bases to Europe, with a couple of thousand more already stationed abroad shifting to other European countries.

Chicago nonprofits that help homeless veterans now aiding Ukrainian refugees

Kip and Mark Doyle from Rags of Honor and Veteran Roasters on Chicago’s West Side are taking supplies to Poland where they'll work with Army Ranger vets to get to refugees on the Ukrainian border.

Chicago veterans nonprofit aiding Ukrainian refugees
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A local nonprofit that helps homeless veterans is turning attention to Ukraine, working with former special ops soldiers to aid refugees.

Russia-Ukraine war: Key developments as invasion hits 2-week mark

Ukraine has banned wheat exports in an effort to stave off food shortages, while concerns are intensifying over safety at the country's nuclear plants, including Chernobyl.

Civilians standing strong in Ukraine in fight against Russian army
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Major John Spencer, chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum, talks about the latest military advancements in Ukraine and how civilians are aiding in the fight against the Russian army.

Army develops high-tech solution to keep hands warm without gloves

Army researchers have developed the Personal Heating Dexterity Device, or PHD2, to help prevent the loss of hand function in the cold.

Orland Park volunteers assemble care packages for US troops
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The Orland Park Veterans Commission has done donation drives before, but this one at Apple Chevrolet of Tinley Park brought out a huge response.

What did the ‘heckler’ say during State of the Union?

During President Biden's State of the Union address, there are reports that a few members of Congress yelled out while the president was speaking. 

Russian and Ukrainian delegations to meet today for first talks since invasion
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Fox News international correspondent Mike Tobin provides an update on the situation in Ukraine as leaders from both nations begin talks today for the first time since the invasion.

Ukraine seeks to crowdfund military defense against Russian invasion

The Ukrainian government launched a website requesting cash donations to support their military defense amid Russia’s invasion of their country.

How much will US sanctions hinder Russia's invasion of Ukraine?
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Elizabeth Shackelford from the Chicago Council of Global Affairs talks about the invasion of Ukraine and what the U.S. is doing to stop Russian aggression.