Gas prices soar around the world amid Russia-Ukraine war, rebound from COVID-19
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
Wheat and barley shortage: How Russia-Ukraine war triggered a global food crisis
Together, Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn.
Together, Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn.
Ukraine: 100-200 soldiers die daily, new plea for more arms
Up to 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed every day in Russia’s military onslaught, according to an adviser to Ukraine’s president — and only more and more advanced Western weaponry will turn back the Russian offensive.
Up to 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed every day in Russia’s military onslaught, according to an adviser to Ukraine’s president — and only more and more advanced Western weaponry will turn back the Russian offensive.
15-year-old Ukrainian boy dubbed a hero after using drone to help defeat Russian forces: report
The teenager was reportedly the only person in the area that was experienced with drones and could help fight off a Russian convoy that was just over 24 miles outside of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.
The teenager was reportedly the only person in the area that was experienced with drones and could help fight off a Russian convoy that was just over 24 miles outside of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.
Meet Patron: Ukraine's bomb-sniffing hero pup
Patron is a bomb-sniffing pup who draws huge crowds wherever he goes.
Patron is a bomb-sniffing pup who draws huge crowds wherever he goes.
Putin warns West about supplying long-range rocket systems to Ukraine
The cryptic threat of a military escalation from Putin didn't specify what the new targets might be, but it comes days after the U.S. announced plans to deliver rocket systems to Ukraine.
The cryptic threat of a military escalation from Putin didn't specify what the new targets might be, but it comes days after the U.S. announced plans to deliver rocket systems to Ukraine.
'Care for Real' food pantry helping serve Russian, Ukrainian communities in Chicago
North Side food pantry "Care for Real" has seen a massive increase in demand for food and necessities this year.
North Side food pantry "Care for Real" has seen a massive increase in demand for food and necessities this year.
After 3 months, Russia still bogged down in Ukraine war with no end in sight
As Russia’s war in Ukraine marked its third month on Tuesday, there appeared to be no end in sight and few successes for Moscow on the battlefield.
As Russia’s war in Ukraine marked its third month on Tuesday, there appeared to be no end in sight and few successes for Moscow on the battlefield.
Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial
Russian Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin pleaded guilty to shooting a 62-year-old man in the head in a village in northeastern Ukraine in the early days of the war.
Russian Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin pleaded guilty to shooting a 62-year-old man in the head in a village in northeastern Ukraine in the early days of the war.
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.
“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
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.
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.
'Fight, Rebuild, Live': Donor gives dad's World War II toolbox to soldiers fighting in Ukraine
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.
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.
Donor gives dad's World War II toolbox to soldiers fighting in Ukraine
When Ukrainian soldiers opened the toolbox, a heartwarming message was found inside.
When Ukrainian soldiers opened the toolbox, a heartwarming message was found inside.
Senate approves $40B in Ukraine aid amid Russia invasion
Every Democrat and all but 11 Republicans backed the measure.
Every Democrat and all but 11 Republicans backed the measure.
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.
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.
McDonald's to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia, says business there 'no longer tenable'
McDonald's pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and has started the process of selling its Russian business, which employs 62,000 people.
McDonald's pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and has started the process of selling its Russian business, which employs 62,000 people.
Chicago brewery unveils 'great beer for a great cause'
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.