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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Illinois Thief Nabs Bright Red Village Truck – Genius Move?

Sherman, IL - In a stroke of criminal brilliance, someone decided that a bright red village truck was the perfect getaway vehicle. According to the...

Minnesota Golfers Raise $7.5K for Pancreatic Cancer by Golfing 100 Holes in Kankakee, Illinois

Kankakee, IL - Three dedicated golfers from Minnesota took on the challenge of playing 100 holes in one day on June 20th at the...

Lightning Storms Unleash Hulk-Level Gamma Rays, New Research Finds

Urbana, IL - In a revelation that could excite any comic book fan, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have identified that lightning...

Celebrating National High Five Day: Former Marine, World Series Champ, Credited with the Iconic Gesture Creation

Chicago, IL - When was the last time you celebrated with a high five?  On National High Five Day, let’s reflect on this universally beloved...

Museum’s Mystery: Who is Minnie Owen? Illinois Museum Searches for Artist of Century-Old Newspaper Painting

Watseka, IL - A century-old painting titled "Man reading newspaper" is at the heart of a historical whodunit at the Iroquois County Museum.  The artwork,...

Illinois Veteran from Bourbonnais to Shine at Colorado’s National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic

SNOWMASS VILLAGE, Colo. – Anthony Woodson, a blind veteran from Bourbonnais, Illinois, is set to participate in the transformative 38th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports...