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.

Chicago veterans nonprofit aiding Ukrainian refugees
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A local nonprofit that helps homeless veterans is turning attention to Ukraine, working with former special ops soldiers to aid 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-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.

Buffalo Grove High School students organize drive to benefit Ukraine
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Students at Buffalo Grove High School are working to help refugees with a donation drive for Ukraine. Student Maya Belorusskiy talks about it.

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.

Chicago chefs rally together to raise funds for Ukraine
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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.

Tips on making your car more fuel efficient as gas prices surge
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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.