World has 10-week supply of wheat, expert tells UN Security Council: ‘This is seismic’

“Without aggressive global actions, we stand the risk of an extraordinary amount of human suffering and economic damage," a food insecurity expert told the UN Security Council this week.

Donor gives dad's World War II toolbox to soldiers fighting in Ukraine
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A heartfelt donation for Ukrainian soldiers was dropped off at a Carol Stream collection site, but volunteers only discovered what was inside after it was sent overseas.

Ukraine appears to end battle in Mariupol, evacuates troops from Azovstal steel plant

The fall of Mariupol appears at hand as Ukraine is moving to abandon a sprawling steel plant where its soldiers had held out under relentless bombardment for months, which would make it the biggest city to fall into Russian hands.

Chicago brewery unveils 'great beer for a great cause'
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A Chicago brewery will unveil a new beer this weekend to give people a taste of Ukraine and an easy drinking way to support that country.

Chicago brewery unveils 'victory' beer to support Ukraine

A Chicago brewery will unveil a new beer this weekend to give people a taste of Ukraine and an easy drinking way to support that country.

President Biden visits Kankakee farm to discuss Russia-Ukraine's impact on food supply
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During a visit Wednesday to the Chicago area, President Joe Biden praised farmers now taking financial risks to compensate for lost wheat production due to Russia?s invasion of Ukraine.

As Putin marks Victory Day, his troops make little war gains

While Western analysts in recent weeks had widely expected Putin to use the holiday to trumpet some kind of victory in Ukraine or announce an escalation, he did neither.

Smiling thieves wanted for stealing 400 bulletproof vests donated to benefit Ukraine: police

Police released new photos showing thieves wanted for stealing more than 400 bulletproof vests donated months ago to help the Ukrainian war effort after Russian forces invaded.

Ukraine: Women, kids, older adults evacuated from Mariupol steel mill

All women, children and older adults have been evacuated from a Ukrainian steel mill that's been under attack by Russian forces for weeks.

US shared intel before Ukraine sank Russian warship, official says

The Pentagon denied Friday any involvement in the attack on the Russian warship but acknowledged that the U.S. does share intelligence with Ukraine.

Mariupol steel plant battle rages as Ukraine repels Russian attacks

Some 2,000 Ukrainian fighters, by Russia's most recent estimate, were holed up in the tunnels and bunkers under the sprawling Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol.

Ian Maksin hosts 'Cello for Peace' to raise money for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
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Cellist and composer Ian Maksin previews "Cello for Peace," a concert to support humanitarian efforts in Ukaine. It will take place Saturday at Epiphany Center for the Arts.

Civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant head for safety

More than 100 people — including elderly women and mothers with small children — left the rubble-strewn Azovstal steelworks on Sunday and set out in buses and ambulances for the Ukrainian-controlled city of Zaporizhzhia.

'Help Heroes of Ukraine' hosts donation drive in Carol Stream
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This weekend, in Carol Stream, you can help the people of Ukraine by donating to a drive hosted by 'Help Heroes of Ukraine.'