Good Vibes: Thursday, April 16
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!
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!
Doctor claims that as many as 8 in 10 sick children in NYC may have coronavirus
According to one pediatrician, as many as 8 in 10 children currently sick in New York City likely have coronavirus.
According to one pediatrician, as many as 8 in 10 children currently sick in New York City likely have coronavirus.
Illinois jobless claims down 30%, 654,000 filed since March
Another 141,049 people in Illinois filed for unemployment last week, the third of an unprecedented period of jobless claims, although the number represented a 30% drop from the previous record-setting week.
Another 141,049 people in Illinois filed for unemployment last week, the third of an unprecedented period of jobless claims, although the number represented a 30% drop from the previous record-setting week.
Small business loan program runs out of money, no longer accepting applications
A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.
A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.
Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
Unemployment claims jumped by 5.25M last week as coronavirus job carnage continues
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck caused 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck caused 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
Coronavirus stimulus checks reportedly get sent to dead people
“Will they want the $1,200 back?” a widow whose husband died last year asked on Twitter after she received the full $2,400 payment for married couples.
“Will they want the $1,200 back?” a widow whose husband died last year asked on Twitter after she received the full $2,400 payment for married couples.
Cook County passes 700 coronavirus deaths as medical examiner confirms 60 more fatal cases
Among the 60 newly confirmed deaths is a 108-year-old Evergreen Park man who died of pneumonia due to a COVID-19 infection.
Among the 60 newly confirmed deaths is a 108-year-old Evergreen Park man who died of pneumonia due to a COVID-19 infection.
More clinics across Illinois now offering rapid COVID-19 testing
Quick COVID-19 tests are now more readily available in the Chicago area, even if you are not working on the front lines of this crisis, and testing at one urgent care chain has yielded some interesting results.
Quick COVID-19 tests are now more readily available in the Chicago area, even if you are not working on the front lines of this crisis, and testing at one urgent care chain has yielded some interesting results.
Lincoln Park residents want iron plant closed
It’s been in business for nearly 100 years, but now some North Side residents are demanding the city shut down a metal recycling business.
It’s been in business for nearly 100 years, but now some North Side residents are demanding the city shut down a metal recycling business.
Skokie mask mandate due to COVID-19 begins Thursday
There's no statewide mask order, but some Illinois towns are making their own, requiring people to wear masks in public or stay home.
There's no statewide mask order, but some Illinois towns are making their own, requiring people to wear masks in public or stay home.
Trump, local leaders differ on reopening guidelines
We're getting closer to opening back up, but state and federal leaders all appear to have a different idea about when and how that will happen.
We're getting closer to opening back up, but state and federal leaders all appear to have a different idea about when and how that will happen.
23 people at Joliet nursing home die of COVID-19
A shocking 23 of the Illinois COVID-19 deaths are connected to a Joliet nursing home where 22 residents have died from the virus, along with an employee.
A shocking 23 of the Illinois COVID-19 deaths are connected to a Joliet nursing home where 22 residents have died from the virus, along with an employee.
Sources believe coronavirus originated in Wuhan lab as part of China's efforts to compete with US
COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan laboratory not as a bioweapon, but as part of China's effort to demonstrate that its efforts to identify and combat viruses are equal to or greater than the capabilities of the United States, multiple sources who have been briefed on the details of early actions by China's government and seen relevant materials tell Fox News.
COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan laboratory not as a bioweapon, but as part of China's effort to demonstrate that its efforts to identify and combat viruses are equal to or greater than the capabilities of the United States, multiple sources who have been briefed on the details of early actions by China's government and seen relevant materials tell Fox News.
Very good dog apparently thinks cheers for health care workers are for him
Riley, a U.K. retriever and very good boy, thought cheers for health care workers were for him.
Riley, a U.K. retriever and very good boy, thought cheers for health care workers were for him.
Illinois could face $7 billion deficit over 2 years after COVID-19
Illinois could face a $7 billion state budget deficit during the next two years as the coronavirus takes a toll on the economy, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
Illinois could face a $7 billion state budget deficit during the next two years as the coronavirus takes a toll on the economy, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
Chicago using cellphone location data to track residents' movements during stay-at-home order
A Chicago health official announced Wednesday that the city has been working with a company called “BlueDot” to gather anonymous location data from residents' cellphones and mobile devices to track their movements during the coronavirus pandemic and Illinois' stay-at-home order.
A Chicago health official announced Wednesday that the city has been working with a company called “BlueDot” to gather anonymous location data from residents' cellphones and mobile devices to track their movements during the coronavirus pandemic and Illinois' stay-at-home order.
President Trump: Data indicates US is 'past the peak' of COVID-19 epidemic
The president made his remarks on Wednesday.
The president made his remarks on Wednesday.
Evidence of virus' effect on US economy grows more ominous
The economic picture will likely worsen in the coming weeks and months.
The economic picture will likely worsen in the coming weeks and months.
Illinois coronavirus death toll nears 1,000
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 1,346 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 24,593.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 1,346 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 24,593.