U.S. providing Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The U.S. is supplying Patriot missiles to Ukraine to help in its defense against attacks by Russia.
The U.S. is supplying Patriot missiles to Ukraine to help in its defense against attacks by Russia.
Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, funding for Ukraine has become a battle in the U.S., with Congress divided over continued support of Ukraine’s military. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyal recently visited Chicago, home to a large Ukrainian population and many refugees, and spoke exclusively to CBS 2 about trying to get continued U.S. support in the war against Russia.
During his quick stop in Chicago, Shmyhal also made time for one interview – with CBS 2.
"Make no mistake about it. China has a plan to replace the United States. They want to replace us technologically, militarily, economically, and diplomatically, and they're working on it every single day," Rep. Darrin LaHood said.
At least five were killed, including rescuers, after repeated drone strikes hit Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv.
Evan Gershkovich was detained on March 29 last year on suspicion of espionage. The Wall Street Journal honored him Friday with a mostly blank front page.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday saying it's vital that Congress passes a new military aid package for Ukraine as quickly as possible.
Gershkovich was arrested in Russia last March while on a reporting trip there.
The men were severely bruised, and one sat in a wheelchair with his eyes closed. They are charged with committing a terrorist attack and face life in prison. Three of them pleaded guilty.
Russia observed a national day of mourning on Sunday, after a terror attack at a concert hall in Moscow on Friday night killed more than 130 people. Meantime, the four suspects in the attack appeared in court, showing signs of severe beatings as they faced formal terrorism charges.
Four men accused of staging the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people appeared before a Moscow court showing signs of severe beatings as they faced terrorism charges.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted on affiliated channels on social media.
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack. CBS 2’s Jermont Terry spoke with DePaul University professor Tom Mockaitis, who specializes in foreign terrorism and explains why ISIS would target Russia.
The assailants also threw explosives, triggering a massive fire at the Crocus City Hall building.
Vladimir Putin has faced no serious challengers in the election, which is set to formally grant him six more years of power.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if his country's independence is threatened.
Nuclear power would provide enough electricity to power future lunar settlements, officials say.
They chanted his name as his coffin arrived. He was later buried outside Moscow.
French President Emmanuel Macron says he and other European leaders have not ruled out putting boots on the ground in Ukraine.
According to the United Nations, over 10,000 civilians have been killed and more than 18,000 have been injured since Russia invaded Ukraine. UNICEF representative James Elder describes what it’s like for Ukrainians amidst the ongoing war.
Two years into Russia's full-scale invasion, President Biden says Ukrainians "continue to fight with tremendous courage," but they need America's help.
The 47-year-old was an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his allies. His wife, Yulia Navalny, spoke about the reports of her husband's death saying Russian president Vladimir Putin will bear the responsibility for what he did to her country and her family.
CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg has the latest including the ongoing issues with Boeing, airline scammers, Istanbul seeing an influx of travelers, and Russia sending 100 people to vacation in North Korea.
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny died in a Russian penal colony, Russian prison authorities said Friday.
The Office of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia for the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District reported his death, saying he "felt unwell" after going for a walk on Friday and "almost immediately losing consciousness."
"Going through an experience like this where you lose a spouse is really a process of finding yourself again and figuring yourself out again."
"Artists on the South Side of Chicago need space to create, exhibit, rehearse, perform. And Sacred Places have those spaces in abundance that are affordable and other underutilized."
The Cats will now play the waiting game to find out where they're headed for next week's NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 6 p.m. for the NCAA Selection Show.
Lenore Carroll has been coming to the memorial service for years after she lost her father, a Joliet police officer, when she was only a little girl.
Offerings include traditional Filipino pastries such as señorita bread, hopia, and pandesal.
The university has said protesters sleeping in tents were given fair warning before the encampment was removed, but protesters said there was no such warning.
Astarte Washington was 15 years old when she suffered multiple broken bones after an unattended Chicago police car rolled over her.
Irene Chavez's family said police ignored her pleas to go to the hospital, even after she repeatedly told them she was a veteran suffering from PTSD.
There were only 15 days with measurable snow this past winter in Chicago, but a total of 7,745 vehicles got hauled off the streets.
The convention is taking place from Monday, Aug. 19, to Thursday, Aug. 22.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Ascension said once they noticed unusual activity in their network on Wednesday, they acted immediately. CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza reports.
Jeremey “Mohawk” Johnson was charged with hitting a Chicago Police officer with a skateboard during a protest downtown in 2020. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended weekend forecast.
Women who are also widows share their stories through artwork, showing how they communicate their pain through photographs. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray has their inspiring story.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a look at the extended forecast.
Jeremey "Mohawk" Johnson was able to avoid jail time because of his otherwise unblemished record and the enormous support of his community.
Prosecutors said there was a clear history of issues between the alleged shooter and his neighbor, a white woman who had two Black sons.
Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
You deserve a treat. And this spring, Mother Nature is providing a seemingly endless supply – trillions of cicadas.
"Going through an experience like this where you lose a spouse is really a process of finding yourself again and figuring yourself out again."
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
The Cats will now play the waiting game to find out where they're headed for next week's NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 6 p.m. for the NCAA Selection Show.
Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings, Paul DeJong homered again and the Chicago White Sox avoided their seventh sweep this season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
The team's first three games will be on the road. But the team's many new faces were on display at Media Day.
Dylan Cease struck out 12 and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0.
The Wildcats went 19-3 in Big Ten contests and won all eight conference series for a second-straight year.
Prosecutors said there was a clear history of issues between the alleged shooter and his neighbor, a white woman who had two Black sons.
Guillermo Caballero's family said he got trapped inside a chaotic circle of cars and people at the illegal meetup – and was unable to escape.
A car riddled with bullet holes was spotted at the scene.
Police said a woman caught a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy trying to steal her, when the woman shot the girl in the shoulder.
Business owners believe the same crew might be involved in several other incidents.