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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Buffalo Grove High School students organize drive to benefit Ukraine
Students at Buffalo Grove High School are working to help refugees with a donation drive for Ukraine. Student Maya Belorusskiy talks about it.
Students at Buffalo Grove High School are working to help refugees with a donation drive for Ukraine. Student Maya Belorusskiy talks about it.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago chefs rally together to raise funds for Ukraine
Mila Furman from Girl and The Kitchen talks about their efforts to raise funds for relief supplies and aid for Ukraine as residents are suffering from Russian invasion. Chicago Cooks for Ukraine will take place March 1 at the Navy Pier Ballroom.
Mila Furman from Girl and The Kitchen talks about their efforts to raise funds for relief supplies and aid for Ukraine as residents are suffering from Russian invasion. Chicago Cooks for Ukraine will take place March 1 at the Navy Pier Ballroom.
Tips on making your car more fuel efficient as gas prices skyrocket
If you happen to drive with a lead foot, Jason Kuriger advises easing up, especially when coming off a stop. Fast accelerators use more fuel to get the car moving again.
If you happen to drive with a lead foot, Jason Kuriger advises easing up, especially when coming off a stop. Fast accelerators use more fuel to get the car moving again.
Tips on making your car more fuel efficient as gas prices surge
If you happen to drive with a lead foot, Jason Kuriger advises easing up, especially when coming off a stop.�Fast accelerators use more fuel to get the car moving again.
If you happen to drive with a lead foot, Jason Kuriger advises easing up, especially when coming off a stop.�Fast accelerators use more fuel to get the car moving again.
House approves $13.6B for Ukraine aid in huge spending bill
The House approved a massive spending bill that would rush $13.6 billion to battered Ukraine as it struggles to fend off an invasion by Russia.
The House approved a massive spending bill that would rush $13.6 billion to battered Ukraine as it struggles to fend off an invasion by Russia.
Chicago area residents collect medical supplies, other donations for Ukraine
Nearly two weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, demands for an end to the bloodshed are becoming more urgent by the day.
Nearly two weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, demands for an end to the bloodshed are becoming more urgent by the day.
Chicago area residents collect goods for Ukraine
Nearly two weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, demands for an end to the bloodshed are becoming more urgent by the day.
Nearly two weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, demands for an end to the bloodshed are becoming more urgent by the day.
Anti-Semitic packages found in Chicago suburbs blame war in Ukraine on 'Jewish agenda'
Illinois lawmakers are calling for immediate action after anti-Semitic packages were found around the Chicago suburbs.
Illinois lawmakers are calling for immediate action after anti-Semitic packages were found around the Chicago suburbs.
Chicago's top chefs to host fundraiser to feed Ukrainian refugees
"LET'S DO THIS": A mass mobilization of industry resources and friends have come together to organize an event at the Navy Pier ballroom in which more than 70 chefs plan to cook for 1,000 people.
"LET'S DO THIS": A mass mobilization of industry resources and friends have come together to organize an event at the Navy Pier ballroom in which more than 70 chefs plan to cook for 1,000 people.
Russia-Ukraine war: Key developments as invasion hits 2-week mark
Ukraine has banned wheat exports in an effort to stave off food shortages, while concerns are intensifying over safety at the country's nuclear plants, including Chernobyl.
Ukraine has banned wheat exports in an effort to stave off food shortages, while concerns are intensifying over safety at the country's nuclear plants, including Chernobyl.
Chicago's top chefs mobilize to host fundraiser to feed Ukrainian refugees
What followed was a mass mobilization of industry resources and friends who came together to organize an event taking place March 16 at the Navy Pier ballroom in which more than 70 chefs plan to cook for 1,000 people.
What followed was a mass mobilization of industry resources and friends who came together to organize an event taking place March 16 at the Navy Pier ballroom in which more than 70 chefs plan to cook for 1,000 people.
17 reported hurt when Ukraine children's hospital, maternity ward hit by attack in Mariupol
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Twitter that there were “people, children under the wreckage” of the hospital and called the strike an “atrocity.”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Twitter that there were “people, children under the wreckage” of the hospital and called the strike an “atrocity.”
Chernobyl plant disconnected from power grid; safety of nuclear site not affected so far
Ukraine's closed nuclear site has been disconnected by the nation's power grid. The site is now occupied by the Russian military and is running on back-up generators. William Muck, a professor of political science at North Central College, joins First at Four to discuss possible political implications of this power loss.
Ukraine's closed nuclear site has been disconnected by the nation's power grid. The site is now occupied by the Russian military and is running on back-up generators. William Muck, a professor of political science at North Central College, joins First at Four to discuss possible political implications of this power loss.
Ukrainian nonprofit sounds alarm that orphanages are running low on supplies
Mark Davis, founding director of Abundance International, talks about the dire need for supplies and safety at Ukrainian orphanages.
Mark Davis, founding director of Abundance International, talks about the dire need for supplies and safety at Ukrainian orphanages.