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Illinois Rep. LaHood against 25th Amendment removal for Trump

By John Sammon | Jan 12, 2021

U.S. House Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) said he is against removing President Donald Trump through the 25th Amendment in the wake of the Capitol’s invasion by a mob of Trump supporters on Jan. 6.

Bloomington, Peoria jobs decline as COVID-19 virus shrinks Illinois economy

By John Sammon | Dec 8, 2020

Jobs in the cities of Peoria and Bloomington are shrinking in relation to the Illinois economy as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep businesses either closed or at 25% capacity.

Peoria Police lobby closed because of COVID-19 restrictions

By John Sammon | Nov 30, 2020

Officials of the Peoria Police Dept. announced on Nov. 19 the department’s visitor lobby would be closed although law enforcement services remain, because of restrictions to deal with a spike in COVOD-19 cases.

From Hutch Today

Hutchinson teacher says Acellus is 'very student-teacher-parent friendly'

By John Sammon | 3 years ago

Tracy File, a Kansas teacher, said during an interview an online teaching software touted for its innovative approach called Acellus has been working well for her students.

From NC Kansas News

Kansas Schools superintendent says Acellus instruction method ideal during COVID-19

By John Sammon | 3 years ago

Jesse Janssen, school superintendent of the Waconda Unified School District in Cawker City, Kan., said the software teaching method Acellus, using video-based lessons, has stepped up to help solve disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.