Good Vibes: Monday, April 13
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!
Churches sue California governor over antivirus orders
The churches argue that the state and local orders are overly broad and that they can practice safe social distancing in the same manner as grocery stores and other outlets that are considered essential services and allowed to remain open.
The churches argue that the state and local orders are overly broad and that they can practice safe social distancing in the same manner as grocery stores and other outlets that are considered essential services and allowed to remain open.
Common Pantry partnering with local restaurants to help those in need
David Brown, board president of Common Pantry, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about their need for donations.
David Brown, board president of Common Pantry, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about their need for donations.
Chicago's education inequalities exacerbated by coronavirus outbreak
Jonathan T. Swain, President and CEO of LINK Unlimited Scholars, joins us to talk about how the education divide has been for Chicago students amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Jonathan T. Swain, President and CEO of LINK Unlimited Scholars, joins us to talk about how the education divide has been for Chicago students amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
3 NYPD officers die within hours of each other due to coronavirus
Three NYPD officers succumbed to the coronavirus between Sunday and Monday, according to the department. Det. Jeffrey Scalf and Det. Raymond Abear died on Monday. Aux. Capt. Mohamed Rahaman died a day earlier. NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea made the announcement via Twitter.
Three NYPD officers succumbed to the coronavirus between Sunday and Monday, according to the department. Det. Jeffrey Scalf and Det. Raymond Abear died on Monday. Aux. Capt. Mohamed Rahaman died a day earlier. NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea made the announcement via Twitter.
Tiege Hanley donating thousands of hand sanitizers to Chicago first responders
Kelley Thornton, founder and CEO of Tiege Hanley, joins us via Skype to talk about how his company is giving back to those on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis.
Kelley Thornton, founder and CEO of Tiege Hanley, joins us via Skype to talk about how his company is giving back to those on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis.
Former Northwestern professor accused of murder sought freedom to fight coronavirus
A former Northwestern University professor charged in the murder of his boyfriend was rebuffed by a judge after asking to be released from a Chicago jail so his research skills can be used to battle COVID-19.
A former Northwestern University professor charged in the murder of his boyfriend was rebuffed by a judge after asking to be released from a Chicago jail so his research skills can be used to battle COVID-19.
Pritzker says governors, not Trump, will decide when to reopen their states
On a day when Democratic governors on the East and West coasts formed regional alliances to decide together how and when to re-open their states, President Donald Trump declared he has, "ultimate authority" to overrule them.
On a day when Democratic governors on the East and West coasts formed regional alliances to decide together how and when to re-open their states, President Donald Trump declared he has, "ultimate authority" to overrule them.
Chicago hospital performing clinical trial to help COVID-19 patients
There has been growing talk of how to harvest the immunity built up by COVID-19 survivors, and now that work is underway in Chicago.
There has been growing talk of how to harvest the immunity built up by COVID-19 survivors, and now that work is underway in Chicago.
First Chicago firefighter to die of COVID-19 laid to rest Monday
A Chicago firefighter who was the first in the department to die of COVID-19 was laid to rest Monday on the Northwest Side, and hundreds came to pay their respects from a safe distance.
A Chicago firefighter who was the first in the department to die of COVID-19 was laid to rest Monday on the Northwest Side, and hundreds came to pay their respects from a safe distance.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 approach 2 million worldwide
The death toll in populous states such as Florida and Pennsylvania was on par with some individual counties outside New York City.
The death toll in populous states such as Florida and Pennsylvania was on par with some individual counties outside New York City.
Nonprofit aims to revive restaurant jobs while providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines
Off Their Plate, a nonprofit organization with the aim of reviving restaurant jobs and providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, launched this week in Chicago.
Off Their Plate, a nonprofit organization with the aim of reviving restaurant jobs and providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, launched this week in Chicago.
93-year-old Pennsylvania woman's viral coronavirus plea for more beer answered by Coors Light
A 93-year-old woman from Pennsylvania used the powers of the internet to keep a stock of beer while doing her part to “flatten the curve” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A 93-year-old woman from Pennsylvania used the powers of the internet to keep a stock of beer while doing her part to “flatten the curve” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Most COVID-19 stimulus deposits to be received by Wednesday, Mnuchin says
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
Jacqueline Cruz, mother of Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns, dies of COVID-19 complications
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that Jacqueline Cruz, the mother of star Karl-Anthony Towns, has died from complications due to Coronavirus.
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that Jacqueline Cruz, the mother of star Karl-Anthony Towns, has died from complications due to Coronavirus.
Republicans, Pritzker spar over Illinois unemployment system overload
House Republicans said Monday that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not done enough to help idled workers struggling to pay the rent.
House Republicans said Monday that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not done enough to help idled workers struggling to pay the rent.
Coronavirus rates stabilizing, parts of US may be able to open in next few weeks: CDC
Social distancing efforts have been making a difference in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Social distancing efforts have been making a difference in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Judge orders McHenry County Health Department to turn over COVID-19 patient data to first responders
A judge has ordered the McHenry County Health Department to disclose names of people infected with COVID-19 to first responders in the northwest suburbs, the McHenry County state’s attorney’s office announced Monday.
A judge has ordered the McHenry County Health Department to disclose names of people infected with COVID-19 to first responders in the northwest suburbs, the McHenry County state’s attorney’s office announced Monday.
1 more chief judge's office employee tests positive for the coronavirus
The Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Monday that another employee tested positive for COVID-19, raising the number of positive cases in that office to 15.
The Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Monday that another employee tested positive for COVID-19, raising the number of positive cases in that office to 15.
Election officials notifying Chicago voters of possible COVID-19 exposure
Hundreds of Chicago voters who went to the polls in last month’s primary were being notified of possible exposure to COVID-19, including from a site where a poll worker later developed symptoms and died, election officials said Monday.
Hundreds of Chicago voters who went to the polls in last month’s primary were being notified of possible exposure to COVID-19, including from a site where a poll worker later developed symptoms and died, election officials said Monday.