Good Vibes: Tuesday, April 28
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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!

How to curb your compulsive cravings during quarantine
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Dr. Ian Smith talks about lessons from his new book "Ming Over Weight" and how they apply to time spent in quarantine.

Examining the environmental impact of COVID-19
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Dr. Scott Collis, atmospheric scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, talks about what changes they've noticed in the atmosphere since the coronavirus outbreak.

NYC emergency room doctor takes own life, family says

The family of an emergency room doctor in upper Manhattan says she killed herself after becoming distraught over coronavirus.

The US reopening is coming, but 'normal' is still a ways off

As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus, hopes are soaring that life as Americans knew it might be returning.

Postponement of Chicago Pride Fest hampers businesses, community
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Ramesh Ariyanayakam, President of the Northalsted Business Alliance, talks about the widespread effects of postponing Chicago Pride Fest.

Chicago small business owners feeling the pinch amid pandemic
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Naomi Levine, owner of TipsySpace bakery and event space, voices her frustrations about the lack of support for small businesses in Chicago.

Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends

President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.

Coronavirus likely to come back each year, Chinese scientists say

Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.

Fears of meat shortages during pandemic grow

“I’d say don’t panic, the supply is going to be there.” Jeff Perez reassuring customers of his small Highland Park Butcher Shop, Chops. He’s been working to keep his business afloat during the pandemic as fears of meat shortages grow.

West Side hospital loses nurses to McCormick Place which is paying more

A West Side hospital says it is overwhelmed with coronavirus patients and its nurses were bolting for the higher pay at McCormick Place.

Shoplifters coughing to elude security

There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.

Chicago tortilla maker El Milagro temporarily shuts down after worker dies of COVID-19

There were long lines outside a popular tortilla shop in Little Village on Monday after word got out that the company was closing temporarily because of a coronavirus outbreak.

Medical examiner confirms 61 more coronavirus deaths in Cook County

The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed Monday that 61 more people have died of causes related to the coronavirus.