Good Vibes: Wednesday, April 15
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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!

North Carolina woman wears 'Buzz Lightyear' helmet to grocery store

Kelly Hogan Painter’s husband said she couldn’t go to the store in Stallings, North Carolina, on April 4 because they had no masks at home — so she donned a Buzz Lightyear toy helmet and proceeded anyway.

Cook County to livestream court proceedings during coronavirus pandemic

“The goal is to limit the number of individuals in Circuit Court of Cook County courtrooms during this time,” Pat Milhizer, a spokesman for Chief Judge Timothy Evans, said in a statement.

106-year-old woman becomes oldest survivor in Britain

At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.

Trump's name to appear on coronavirus stimulus checks sent to Americans

President Trump's name will appear on millions of economic stimulus checks sent to Americans as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by the president last month in an effort to stem the economic effects of the coronavirus.

Chicago-area resident talks about her experience battling COVID-19
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Linda Porter joins the show to talk about surviving the coronavirus infection and share words of hope for those who are losing faith.

Didn't get your stimulus check? IRS launches tracking tool

The IRS has launched a tracking tool to allow taxpayers a way to see when their stimulus money will arrive and confirm how they want to be paid.

China didn't warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days

Top Chinese officials secretly determined they were likely facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus in mid-January, ordering preparations even as they downplayed it in public.

Millions of Americans to receive stimulus checks Wednesday

Most Americans can expect to see a payment of $1,200 and up -- but experts say we're more likely to fall victim to scammers trying to steal our money.

Global coronavirus cases top 2 million, according to Johns Hopkins

At least 2 million people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins.

How to manage your personal finances during a crisis
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Personal finance expert and best-selling author Rachel Cruze joins us to dish out tips on managing money during the coronavirus crisis.

Bus driver becomes 2nd CTA employee to die of coronavirus

A CTA bus driver with COVID-19 has died, the transit agency announced Tuesday, becoming the second CTA employee to die of the coronavirus.

Medical examiner confirms 69 more coronavirus deaths in Cook County

The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed Tuesday that 69 more people have died of coronavirus-related causes.