Central Illinois now has its very first coronavirus testing lab in Pekin to help test civilians for COVID-19. CEO of Reditus Laboratories Dr. Aaron Rossi started the lab for anatomical and clinical pathology services and to focus on histology, along with molecular biology and testing. By using polymerase chain reactions (PCR) they are able […]
The Peoria Park District is keeping trails and some parks open, as long as hikers and bikers wash their hands before and after entering the park, practice social distancing, and do not display symptoms. The Peoria Park District states it is important to avoid crowds and prepare for a lack of public restrooms and water […]
The Peoria Salvation Army is asking for donations for their food pantries. With people without work because of COVID-19, the Peoria Salvation Army has seen a 62% increased need of assistance. A third of people in need of groceries are first-timers. The Peoria Salvation Army welcomes donations at both food pantries by drop off or by reaching […]
Citizens of Peoria are beginning to worry as the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Peoria area rises to 31. The tri-county area total count is now 51 and there has been 1 COVID-19 related death in the area. Although many tests are coming back negative, there is no slowing down of the […]
The city of Peoria is facing major deficits financially as it tries to climb its way through the financial drought brought upon by the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants, hotels, and many more businesses are affected by the loss of income and revenue fueled by the economy. Restaurants and hotel tax revenues are facing up to a […]
Despite the coronavirus pandemic still growing, the Bradley University admissions office is still trying to recruit students the best they can. With several states extending their stay-at-home orders, and rules of social distancing in place across the nation, it is hard for prospective college students to visit universities they may want to attend. Therefore, universities […]
On Tuesday, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that he has given up on the Trump administration’s help for fighting COVID-19.
During an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett on her show Out Front, the Illinois Governor said, “We have gotten very little help from the federal government. It’s fine. I’ve given up on any promises that have been […]
Join BUTV Reporter Krystal Scott as she chronicles a typical day as a Bradley University student sequestered and quarantined from the world.
On Tuesday, despite the ongoing lockdown orders, Illinois reported the highest death toll in a single day since the pandemic began. Seventy-three deaths were reported in a twenty-four hour time period, Governor Pritzker announced on Tuesday. This brings the Illinois coronavirus death toll to 464, with Cook County experiencing the majority of cases and deaths. […]
On Tuesday
night, singer and songwriter John Prine died at the age of 73.
Born in Maywood, Illinois, Prine rose to fame as a legendary country-folk singer with such classics like “Hello in There,” “Paradise,” and “Angel from Montgomery.”
Known for his raspy-voice, Prine eventually won four Grammy awards in his lifetime.
He had been hospitalized since late March, […]