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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Lake County Health Department Urges Routine Colorectal Cancer Screening for Prevention

Lake County, IL - In a community health initiative, the Lake County Health Department has underscored the importance of routine screening for colorectal cancer...

Illinois: Blues Brothers Con Returns to Old Joliet Prison in August with Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi

Joliet, IL - The highly anticipated second annual Blues Brothers Con, hosted by the Joliet Area Historical Museum, is set to bring back the magic...

Chicago, IL – French Discovery Could Elevate Chicago’s Dinosaur Experience at Field Museum

Chicago, IL – Chicago's prehistoric ambassador, Maximo, may soon see his saga deepened after a groundbreaking Titanosaur find in southern France. In May 2022,...

Kankakee County, IL – Cruising for a Cause: St. Anne’s Night of Classic Cars Unites Community and Charity

St. Anne, IL - The roar of engines and the spirit of giving fuel St. Anne's Cruise Night, as classic car aficionados and families...

Ecto-Cool Chicago: World’s Only Ghostbusters Bar Emerges from the Shadows Next Week in Illinois 

Chicago, IL - Amidst the chill of winter, the world's only official Ghostbusters-themed bar prepares to fling open its doors on Jan. 10 for its...

Hinsdale Home Targeted in Daring Evening Burglary: Police Urge Vigilance

HINSDALE, IL - Hinsdale Police Department is currently investigating a break-in that occurred in the upscale 400 block of East 57th Street. The unsettling incident...