Ukrainian troops cautiously retaking areas near Kyiv amid fear of Russian traps

In at least one town, soldiers used cables to pull the bodies of civilians off the streets Saturday out of fear that Russian forces may have set booby-traps before leaving.

Some Chicago groups aim to help Ukrainian refugees find jobs
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Chicagoans are turning their empathy for Ukrainian refugees into action. Some groups are now aiming to help Ukrainian refugees find jobs. James Judkins from JKJ Workforce discusses the efforts being made to help refugees.

Biden tapping oil reserve for 6 months to control surging gas prices

Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.

Chicago area residents continue to donate, raise money for Ukrainian refugees

"Being born in Poland, raised in Poland, 60 miles from the Ukrainian border, that just broke my heart to see so many women and children and people dying, and I wanted to help somehow," said Fr. Benedykt Pazdan, the Pastor of St. Bernadette Parish.

Chicago volunteers continue efforts to aid Ukraine
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An outpouring of support for Ukraine continued Wednesday in Chicago after multiple events were held to raise money and supplies for those abroad.

Scammers target Ukraine charity donations
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Scammers love a crisis, according to Clayton Liabraaten, Senior Strategic Advisor and Truecaller. The expert joined Good Day Chicago to offer tips on how to know if you are being scammed.

Russia says it will scale back near Kyiv as talks with Ukraine progress

Russia’s military says it will “fundamentally” cut back operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, as talks brought a possible deal to end a grinding war into view.

Ukraine, Russia leaders meet to discuss possible cease-fire
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Leaders in Ukraine and Russia met face-to-face Tuesday. It is something the two countries have not done in weeks. Despite this meeting, there seems to be little hope of a resolution.

Will County farmer paying higher prices due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens to disrupt up to 25% of the world's wheat production ? a big reason grain prices are soaring around the world.

Zelenskyy hints at openness to compromise with Russia on eastern Ukraine

With its aspirations for a quick victory dashed by a stiff Ukrainian resistance, Russia has increasingly focused on grinding down Ukraine’s military in the east in the hope of forcing Kyiv into surrendering part of the country’s territory to end the war.

Will County farmer paying higher prices due to Russia-Ukraine war

Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens to disrupt up to 25% of the world's wheat production — a big reason grain prices are soaring around the world.

Will County farmer impacted by price increases
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A farmer raising hundreds of acres of wheat in Will County says he has been hit by price increases for diesel, propane, weed killer and fertilizer.

Books & Brunch Fundraiser aims to garner support for Ukrainian families in need
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Donna Fatigato and Theresa Fontana talk about the Books & Brunch Fundraiser coming to Geneva this May to benefit the children and families of Ukraine as well as local children.