Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals

resident Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.

Good Vibes: Friday, April 24
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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!

Man in quarantine watches birth of his first child via Zoom

“It’s hard to put into words what it’s like having a baby during the coronavirus pandemic. But it has really enabled us to put this whole thing into perspective,” Stephanie Gandelman, the child’s mother, told Storyful.

US coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000, according to Johns Hopkins

The number of people who have died from COVID-19 surpassed 50,000 on April 24, according to the most recent data from Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.

Federal government confiscates face masks meant for Florida firefighters

A shipment of 1 million face masks en route to South Florida for firefighters was confiscated last week by the federal government, Miami-Dade's top emergency management official said.

Police: Woman charged after spitting on 2 people in separate incidents

Philadelphia police say a woman has been charged in connection with spitting on two people in separate incidents in Center City.

Making sense of the information overload surrounding COVID-19
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Joshua Epstein, director of New York University's Agent-Based Modeling Lab, joins us via Skype to dish out advice for interpreting data surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.

Illinois state lawmaker sues Governor Pritzker for extension of stay-at-home order

A southern Illinois state lawmaker filed a lawsuit Thursday against Gov. J.B. Pritzker for extending the state’s stay-at-home order in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Dr. Willie Wilson, St. Sabina give out 10,000 face masks on South Side

Frustration turned to jubilation on the South Side as thousands of people received free masks to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19.

Major changes planned for restaurants due to COVID-19

Restaurants will have to struggle through another month by offering carryout, and when they do re-open, they will look and feel a lot different than we remember.

‘Stay home, stay safe and save lives’: 9-year-old honorary police officer urges social distancing

Nine-year-old Jack Beattie, an honorary sergeant of the Irish National Police Service had a strong message for those still not adhering to social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic: “Stay home, stay safe and save lives.”