300 dead in Russian airstrike on theater in Mariupol, officials say
The government of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol says 300 people died in a Russian airstrike on March 16 on a theater being used as a bomb shelter. Over 1,300 people had been sheltering in the building.
Chicago-based doctors return home after delivering medical supplies to Ukraine
"Everyone was tense. The atmosphere was catastrophic. I've been in other war zones, including Aleppo, and it looked the same, if not worse."
Chicago's Lightfoot, Warsaw mayor work together accepting Ukrainian refugees
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is joining forces with the mayor of Warsaw, Poland to help the people of Ukraine.
Biden, Western allies warn Russia on chemical weapons after emergency summits
After meeting with NATO and G-7 leaders, Biden warned that a chemical attack by Russia “would trigger a response in kind.”
US to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, expand Russia sanctions
The U.S. will welcome up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine and provide an additional $1 billion in food, medicine, water and other supplies.
Michigan man lands in Chicago after traveling to Ukraine to help refugees
“One mother she had been awake for almost 70 hours, and she was afraid to go to sleep on the ride. Finally, when we crossed the Hungarian border, she finally fell asleep and it was so rewarding to see her take a rest and have an opportunity to not have to experience feeling like she is alone.”
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv remains under fire as Biden arrives in Europe
One month into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fire rained down on a shopping mall and high-rise buildings in Kyiv, as the outnumbered Ukrainian military waged intense battles to defend the capital and other key cities.
US formally declares Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration has made a formal determination that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine.
Tampa volunteers rescue newborn baby from Ukraine
An 8-day-old baby boy is safe in Poland with his parents after a group of volunteers rescued the infant from war-torn Ukraine, according to Project Dynamo, an American non-profit rescue organization based in Tampa.
Chicago school provides warm welcome for Ukrainian refugees
A Chicago school is receiving refugees from Ukraine with open arms.
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian forces retake key Kyiv suburb as battle for Mariupol rages
The Ukrainian military has retaken a key neighborhood near Kyiv as the invading Russian forces increased air raids that have caused uncounted deaths.
Russia-Ukraine war: Think your grocery bill is high now? Experts warn just wait
It began with a rapid rise in gas prices. Now, experts say shoppers can expect their grocery bills to rise in coming months – especially if Ukraine misses its wheat planting season.
Chicago school holds prayer vigil for Ukraine on same day they started accepting refugees
Chicago students from a Ukrainian Village school are offering prayers of peace for their loved ones overseas.