On the topic of artificial intelligence, like far too many topics these days, it seems that the vast majority of opinions out there are highly polarized. Either you’re all about making fun of AI not living up to the hype surrounding it, and there are admittedly a zillion examples of this, or you’re an AI […]
EDWARDSVILLE - During their regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a separation agreement with former Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton. Shelton was suspended with pay on Sept. 25, 2025, amid an ongoing investigation. No further details have been released about the nature of this investigation. After the vote on Dec. 15, Board President Bob Paty read a prepared statement in which he acknowledged