More suburbs now requiring wearing masks in public

More Chicago suburbs are now requiring wearing masks in public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Governor Pritzker orders testing requirements at Illinois nursing homes

Many Illinois nursing homes and long-term care facilities are being hit hard by the coronavirus, and now, Governor JB Pritzker is ordering new testing protocols for staff and residents.

Safety advocates sound the alarm on reckless driving amid COVID-19 pandemic

Safety advocates are sounding the alarm about reckless drivers who they say are traveling way too fast on roads that are nearly empty because of the coronavirus pandemic.

94-year-old grandma recovers from COVID-19 in time for milestone birthday

After two weeks of COVID-19 treatment at Emory University Hospital, 94 year-old Jean Yancy is recovering and will get to spend her 95th birthday with family by her side.

'Political game'? Governors push back on President Trump's virus charge

A chorus of governors from both parties pushed back hard Monday after President Donald Trump accused Democrats of playing “a very dangerous political game” by insisting there is a shortage of tests for the coronavirus. The governors countered that the White House must do more to help states do the testing that's needed before they can ease up on stay-at-home orders.

19th Cook County chief judge's office employee tests positive for COVID-19

The Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Monday another employee tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the number of cases in that office to 19.

Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid

The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.

Chicago works to reach more black residents amid COVID-19 outbreak

The number of black Chicagoans becoming infected with the coronavirus and those dying of the disease remains disproportionately high, city officials said Monday.

Cook County Jail guard dies of COVID-19

A correctional officer at the Cook County Jail has died of the coronavirus.

Good Vibes: Monday, April 20
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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!