Rush University students, staff collecting items for Ukraine
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Since Russia invaded Ukraine three weeks ago, there has been a local outpouring of support for the country and its refugees. With each passing day, more symbols of unity and additional efforts to help are popping up across Chicagoland.

Russia-Ukraine war: Civilian casualties grow amid shelling

Russian forces largely bogged down outside major cities in Ukraine have turned to shelling them from a distance, including dozens of confirmed attacks on health facilities during the war that on Thursday entered its fourth week.

Rush University students, staff collecting items for Ukrainian refugees

Since Russia invaded Ukraine three weeks ago, there has been a local outpouring of support for the country and its refugees. With each passing day, more symbols of unity and additional efforts to help are popping up across Chicagoland.

Chicago's Rush University collecting items for Ukrainian refugees
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Students and faculty at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center have been collecting humanitarian aid items all week long to be packed and shipped overseas for families fleeing Ukraine.

Russian lawmaker demands return of Alaska, California's Fort Ross

A Russian lawmaker made an outlandish demand over the weekend that the United States return Alaska and a historic settlement in California, in addition to paying reparations to Russia over crippling American-led sanctions that have put Moscow's economy in a tailspin. 

Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi on the United States' next steps in aiding Ukraine
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) reacts to the speech given by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and talks about the level of the United States' involvement in defending the nation from Russia's advances.

Custom LEGO of Zelenskyy, Molotov cocktails raise over $145K for Ukraine

Custom LEGOs of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and toy Molotov cocktails by Citizen Brick have raised more than $145,000 for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing assault.

Chicago woman from Ukraine makes flags to send aid to her home country
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Tetiana Shkirdan talks about her efforts to support her home country Ukraine and how she channeled her talents into sewing Ukrainian flags.

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.

Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine tasting event held at Navy Pier

For an idea that was thought up not even three weeks ago, the response and turnout for Wednesday night's Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine tasting event at Navy Pier was a stunning success.

Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine event held at Navy Pier
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For an idea that was thought up not even three weeks ago, the response and turnout for Wednesday night's Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine tasting event at Navy Pier was a stunning success.

Pain at the pump: Gas prices rising to levels not seen for over a decade; here's what you need to know

Gas prices, according to AAA officials, have risen to levels not seen for over a decade amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments.