More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data

As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.

Three more detainees test positive for COVID-19 in Lake County, IL

They were among nine detainees tested for the coronavirus after a detainee recently released in their tier contracted the disease.

Good Vibes for Thursday, April 30
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As thousands are staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're asking viewers to send us their Good Vibes. These can be in the form of a thank you, a song, a dance, or whatever makes you happy! Check out today's Good Vibes!

Indiana sees 57,000 more seek jobless aid amid coronavirus cuts

Federal statistics released Thursday show Indiana has had nearly 570,000 people seek jobless aid over the past six weeks

101-year-old man beats COVID-19, celebrates birthday at Minneapolis VA

It was a rare, bright moment on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle on Tuesday. The medical staff at the VA in Minneapolis marked Sammy Nilva’s 101st birthday before sending him home with his symptoms no longer requiring hospitalization.

Remdesivir could be promising drug to treat coronavirus: report

Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.

Tyson doubling bonuses, increases healthcare benefits for frontline workers

The 'Thank You Bonuses' total $120 million for the company's 116,000 U.S. frontline workers and truckers, up from the $60 million announced in early April.

What schools and the workplace will look like in a post-COVID-19 world
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CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates and Lenny Beaudoin, executive managing director of CBRE Project Management, talk about how things will change in classrooms and workplaces in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

LA now offering coronavirus testing to all residents whether they show symptoms or not

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced coronavirus testing has expanded throughout the city and testing is now available to all residents—whether they are showing symptoms or not. 

After testing positive for antibodies, Minnesota man thinks he may have had COVID-19 in December

There are still questions about how long the coronavirus has been in the U.S. and if a Minnesota man's test is accurate, he may have had the virus months before it was confirmed in the state.

Clinical trial for patients with severe COVID-19 begins at Northwestern Medicine
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Dr. Richard Wunderink, medical director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, talks about their new clinical trial for patients suffering from severe cases of COVID-19.

Chicago-area leather store pivots to making face masks amid pandemic
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Leathers 4U owner Susie Kleiner joins the show to talk about transitioning into making mask products as the coronavirus outbreak disturbs life as we know it.

Rep. Matt Gaetz unveils legislation to deport all illegal immigrants during a pandemic

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., unveiled legislation Tuesday that would force the government to deport all illegal immigrants held in the U.S. when a national emergency is declared because of a communicable disease -- the latest call for tougher border and immigration restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicago artists host virtual benefit concert to help neighborhood organizations during COVID-19 crisis
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Chicago artist Ric Wilson joins us to talk about the Our City of Neighbors benefit concert which will be livestreamed tonight and benefits Chicago's front line service organizations.