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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Watseka’s Nettie Davis to close next year following enrollment decline

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WATSEKA – Watseka Superintendent Dr. David Andriano announced in a letter to parents Friday afternoon that following a decline in enrollment within the Iroquois...

Bourbonnais woman accused of stealing $2.3 million from Company to fund horse farm

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BOURBONNAIS - A local woman has been charged in Federal court for allegedly siphoning off money from her employer to finance a horse farm...

President-Elect Biden wants 100 million shots in first 100 days in office

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CHICAGO – President-Elect Joseph Biden has issued an operational challenge to his Administration. Give 100 million shots to Americans in his first 100 days...

1.6k residents vaccinated in Kankakee, no new COVID updates for Christmas

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KANKAKEE - Sometimes things line up so it's mentally beneficial for all involved. Especially those on the frontlines in a pandemic. The Kankakee County...

Vaccine for Christmas? Nursing Homes expected to be vaccinated near holiday

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CHICAGO – Long term care facilities nationwide are now expected to be receiving COVID-19 vaccinations shortly before or soon after the Christmas holiday. “CVS and...

Former Illinois Football star, NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins shows Illini pride on Space Station

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CHICAGO – Illinois alumni and United States Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins showcased his pride for his alma mater during homecoming...
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