Shane Saathoff

Shane has been an active writer for more than two decades, focusing on local news and events throughout the region. A native of Bourbonnais, IL, and alumnus of Olivet Nazarene University, he spent over a decade working in radio newsrooms before transitioning full-time to print and digital journalism. A passionate historian and self-described science and tech geek, Shane is also a lifelong Michigan Wolverines fan, a bit of a baseball junkie, and enjoys building LEGO sets with his nephew in his downtime.

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How Trump Took the Kennedy Center Tonight: Power Doesn’t Break Institutions — It Absorbs Them

Washington, DC – The most dangerous shift in American public life isn’t loud, dramatic, or even illegal. It’s subtle — and it’s happening in...

Chicago Bears Stadium Debate Today: Don’t Fall for Bears Rage Bait

Chicago, IL - Bears fans were handed a carefully worded letter this week, wrapped in gratitude, civic pride and championship ambition, but the message...

California Travel Weather Today: San Diego Sunshine Before Tuesday Chill

California starts this early Sunday morning under crisp, clear skies as sunlight slowly washes over San Diego’s coastline. Pavement remains cool and dry, and...

Central Indiana Forecast: Up to 1 Inch of Snow Possible North of I-70 Sunday Morning

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Quad Cities Weather Update: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for 2–4 Inches of Snow

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Connecticut Health Alert: Hartford Residents Face Deadly Invisible Thanksgiving Threat

Hartford, CT – As Thanksgiving meals bring families together across Connecticut, health officials are warning of a deadly invisible danger that could be circulating...