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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Candlelight Vigil Held in Bourbonnais Sunday night for Menz Family 

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BOURBONNAIS - A handful of people turned out for a candlelight vigil Sunday night for the Menz family in front of their home in the...

Toxic Fumes in Shorewood after Massive Fire at landscaping business  

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SHOREWOOD - Residents have been asked to shelter in place this morning after a fire at a business caused toxic fumes in the area. What’s...

Wild Color set to open at Field Museum in Chicago

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An exhibit showcasing a world of colors is set to open at the Field Museum Friday.  Wild Color takes a deep dive across the color spectrum...

Schools continue war against COVID-19 after student, staff member die in Kankakee 

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KANKAKEE – Cases continue to rise among youths in the area as 220 students and adults are now quarantined in Kankakee schools for COVID-19. Updated...

Illinois Cemetery with Veterans, Children, lost to time under a Tennis Court in Kankakee County

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So many eulogies end with the phrase “Rest well on your journey,” but for the residents of Van Meter Cemetery in Bradley, Illinois, that...

Internal Gang conflict sparked Courthouse shooting in Kankakee

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KANKAKEE – An internal gang conflict was reportedly at the heart of a shooting at the Kankakee County Courthouse early Thursday morning. Following an afternoon of...
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