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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Will County, IL: Joliet Students Win $1.4M in Scholarships at State Art Show

Joliet, IL – Students from Joliet Central High School are gaining statewide recognition after earning a combined $1,408,000 in college scholarships at one of...

Champaign County, IL Shooting Leaves Man Dead Friday Evening

Champaign, IL – A 33-year-old Champaign man is dead following a reported shooting Friday evening, prompting an active homicide investigation in Champaign County. According to...

Naperville Firefighters Battle Residential, Commercial Fires Same Day

Naperville, Illinois – Fire crews responded to two separate structure fires within hours of each other Thursday, April 30, in Naperville, located in DuPage...

Fort Wayne, IN Shooting: Woman Hospitalized in Life-Threatening Condition

Fort Wayne, Indiana – A woman is in critical condition following an early morning shooting in Fort Wayne, prompting an active investigation by local...

IHSA Names 14 Scholarship Winners Focused on Sports, Education

Bloomington, Illinois – A group of Illinois high school seniors planning careers in education, coaching, and sports officiating are being recognized with scholarships aimed...

Michigan Police Warn of Fake Charity Camp Targeting Businesses, Donors

Oakland County, Michigan – Authorities are warning residents and business owners across the Detroit metro area about a fundraising scam allegedly targeting goodwill donations...