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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Olivet Nazarene University plans Spring 21’ return, schedules Graduation

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BOURBONNAIS – Students at Olivet are planning their return to campus for in-person learning next semester. University Registrar Mark Mountain made the announcement Thursday in...

Region 7 reports above 10% as rapid testing begins integration in Kankakee

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BOURBONNAIS – Region 7 has once again set a new record in positivity for the region.  The Illinois Department of Public Health reported a 10.1%...

Circuit Candidate Scott says COVID response at Kankakee Courthouse ‘completely irresponsible’

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KANKAKEE – Early Tuesday afternoon, Nicole Scott, a Libertarian running for the Circuit Clerk in Kankakee, warned residents of a COVID-19 infection at the...

CSL Behring begins Phase 3 trials on anti-COVID-19 Hyperimmune Globulin

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BOURBONNAIS – CSL Behring announced on October 8th the company has their first patients enrolled in Phase 3 COVID-19 trials. CSL Behring's anti-COVID-19...

Wildfire travels four miles in Iroquois County before extinguished Wednesday evening

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DANFORTH – A wildfire is out this morning after 14 area fire departments and 10 farmers battled a blaze near Danforth on Wednesday. A local...

Limestone to close Fire District on weekends should Nov 3rd referendum fail

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LIMESTONE – The Limestone Township Fire Protection District announced late Wednesday night the area’s one station serving the community, located at 4948 W. Route...
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