More US troops deployed to Europe amid Ukraine invasion
The Pentagon has ordered roughly 12,000 total service members from various U.S. bases to Europe, with a couple of thousand more already stationed abroad shifting to other European countries.
List of Russian goods that are banned, boycotted in US
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted sanctions, boycotts and limited access to social media platforms by the U.S.
Chicago nonprofits that help homeless veterans now aiding Ukrainian refugees
Kip and Mark Doyle from Rags of Honor and Veteran Roasters on Chicago’s West Side are taking supplies to Poland where they'll work with Army Ranger vets to get to refugees on the Ukrainian border.
Park Forest Police Department donating bulletproof vests to Ukraine freedom fighters
“We are proud to support the people of Ukraine in this extraordinarily difficult time,” the police department said.
Inflation costing average American household nearly $300 per month: report
Skyrocketing inflation rates are costing the average American household $296.45 in extra expenses, according to a recent analysis.
US revokes Russia’s ‘most favored nation' status, bans seafood, alcohol, diamond imports
The U.S. will dramatically downgrade its trade status with Russia as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine and also ban imports of Russian seafood, alcohol and diamonds.
Putin is ‘preparing a terrorist attack’ on Chernobyl nuclear plant, Ukraine claims
According to the department, a "man-made catastrophe" is planned at the plant and will be manipulated to appear as if Ukraine was responsible for the attack.
Buffalo Grove High School students organize drive to benefit Ukraine
Students at Buffalo Grove High School are working to help Ukranian refugees.
Illinois Gaming Board halts Russian sports betting following Ukraine invasion
While President Joe Biden is going after Russian oligarchs’ bank accounts, Illinois gambling regulators are going after their sports betting markets.
'We're not done': Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher raise over $20M for Ukraine in a week
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher said their campaign to help Ukrainian refugees has raised more than $20 million in less than a week but they’re “not done” yet.
Russia has confirmed use of weapon capable of vaporizing human bodies in attack on Ukraine
Russia reportedly admitted it has used a weapon in Ukraine capable of vaporizing human bodies
Russia-Ukraine war: Major cities bombarded as civilians try to flee
The Russian invasion of Ukraine entered its third week on Thursday, with Russian forces continuing to bombard major cities and desperate civilians hoping to escape through agreed-upon safe corridors.
Footage shows Ukrainians' attack on Russian tanks in Kyiv suburb, forcing 'retreat,' officials claim
Video shared by Ukraine’s defense agency appeared to show Ukrainian forces taking out a Russian military tank regiment on the outskirts of Kyiv and forcing their retreat.
Filling a gas-powered vehicle may still be cheaper than charging an electric one
As gas prices reach record highs across the U.S., electric car owners are reveling in their purchases -- but the cost to fill up a gas-powered vehicle might actually still be cheaper than charging an electric one.