Donors at a European Union-led conference on Monday pledged 7 billion euros ($7.5 bln) to help to rebuild Turkey after last month's devastating earthquakes, while Ankara estimated the costs at more than ten times that.

The European Union's lending arm, the European Investment Bank, is to provide 500 million euros ($540 mln) for Turkey's post-earthquake rebuilding efforts, suspending an almost-total ban on financing for Turkey.

Chicago's hospitality community came together Monday night to raise money for those impacted by earthquakes in Syria and Turkey.

Ankara is scrambling to find reconstruction funding as the economic toll from last month’s earthquakes tops $100 billion, posing challenges for a country already struggling with a depressed currency.

Some Chicago chefs will help raise money for earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey. There will be 45 chefs from around the city at Avli on the Park, 180 N Field Blvd. for Chicago Chefs Cook for Earthquake Relief.

A benefit at Avli on the Park in Lakeshore East will raise money for World Central Kitchen's relief efforts with 45 Chicago chefs will make a small plate of their restaurant's signature dishes.

The European Union and international donors pledged Monday to donate $7.5 billion in relief money to earthquake-stricken Turkey and Syria.