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In addition to receiving the lump sum, Shelton will remain on paid leave with the district until his resignation takes effect on March 13. He was put on paid administrative leave on Sept. 25.

At the start of the year, the state began taxing online retail sales when a product is shipped in from out of state.

After suspending Superintendent Patrick Shelton, the Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education said in a statement that it was confident in acting Superintendent Allen Duncan's ability to lead the district.

The new requirements are the product of a taskforce state lawmakers created to study possible legislative solutions after an EF3 tornado tore through half of an Amazon warehouse, killing six employees.

Illinois finalized its PFAS limits in 2025, which is why some Metro East residents have been receiving letters from the Illinois EPA that PFAS have been detected above the limits.

The Edwardsville couple used the money to buy a $1.4 million home in town and six vehicles, according to the federal indictment.

A recent widower’s memories of his beloved late wife show what made her the love of his life and his best friend.

“You have to get the foundation laid and then go from there,” said Lynn Cope, whose 29-year-old son, Clayton, was killed by an Edwardsville tornado in December 2021.

Following an Edwardsville tornado that killed six Amazon employees, the Illinois Warehouse Safety Task Force made preliminary recommendations on Tuesday.

Judge Christopher Threlkeld replaces Chief Judge Stephen Stobbs, who will serve until retiring at the end of the year.