Shane Saathoff

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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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Ford County and American Red Cross to Install Free Smoke Alarms in Gibson City

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The Ford County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has partnered with the American Red Cross to offer free smoke alarms to residents in Gibson City....

“Walk the Walk” for Mental Health Awareness this Saturday in Manteno  

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MANTENO - The 3rd annual “Walk the Walk” for Mental and Suicide Awareness will be held this Saturday, September 3rd in Manteno. Jake Smith, who has...

Car crashes into Bourbonnais Kroger Pharmacy Drive Thru 

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BOURBONNAIS - Pharmacy workers were stunned Wednesday when car crashed into their drive-thru. At the time of the wreck, crews working the scene outside the...

Want Free Coffee for a year? Next Friday, 100 people will get a shot 

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MANTENO - Want to keep your Tumbler filled up all year long?  Residents will have a shot at getting free coffee for a year next week. All...

Dunkin’ now open on Route 45 in Manteno, Grand Opening August 19th 

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MANTENO - Residents in need of a quick caffeine fix can now stop at a new location today in town.  Today Dunkin’, located on U.S. Route...

Nearly 14 years later, “Hanging Man” identity remains a mystery

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PARK FOREST - This October will mark the 14th anniversary of the day a man was found hanging deep inside the Thorn Creek Nature Preserve...
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