The demand for cobalt and other minerals is fueling a decades-long humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In pursuit of money to support their families, Congolese ...

Here is a list of every team and athlete that won one of the Illinois Elementary School Association track and field Class 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A state titles in East Peoria.

Christie’s AI-generated art auction has sparked backlash, with over 6,000 artists petitioning to stop the sale over copyright concerns. The auction, the first of its kind by a major house, features ...

Several schools across the Chicago area have announced closures, early dismissals or switches to e-learning ahead of what could be the most significant snowfall of the season in the region.

The U.S. Institute of Peace honored Pétronille Vaweka with the 2023 Women Building Peace Award for her dedication to conflict resolution in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As a senior ...

Petronille’s mission to uplift women in the Nakivale Refugee settlement takes on new dimensions as she empowers them with essential skills. Among these skills is crafting, where she trains women not ...

The United States Institute of Peace on February 27 awarded its “Women Building Peace” award to Pétronille Vaweka. She responded: “I weep because at this moment, in … Goma women and ...