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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COVID-19 mitigation for Region 7 could be lifted this weekend for Kankakee, Will counties

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BOURBONNAIS - Gov. Pritzker announced this afternoon Region 7 restrictions could be lifted as early as this weekend. The ease of restrictions would...

Orland Park to revoke Trampoline Park business license following event that “jeopardized public health”

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ORLAND PARK – Orland Park Police shut down a popular Trampoline Park Saturday night following an alleged fight and occupancy violations. Police arrived on the...

Orland Park pushing for term limits this November

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ORLAND PARK – Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is speaking out in favor of a term limit referendum that will be featured on the...

Kankakee stands on weak leg suggesting it should be its own Region, now at 8.0%

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BOURBONNAIS – It has been nearly three weeks since Region 7 first tested at the 8.0% warning territory back on August 19th. Exactly 19 days...

Nuclear plants prepare to close across Illinois, Braidwood ‘at risk’

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BYRON – Exelon Generation announced Thursday morning it will ‘retire’ the Byron Nuclear Plant in September 2021, closing the plant. It’s now one of...

New IDPH metrics cite schools, Kankakee County triggers multiple Warnings

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BOURBONNAIS – New metrics released by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Wednesday show Kankakee County triggering multiple warnings for the area. The new...
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