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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ONU President warns classes could move online if ‘major outbreak’ occurs

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Olivet Nazarene University Executive Vice President and CFO David Pickering announced to students Wednesday afternoon in an email five students had tested positive for...

Bradley Elementary delays start till Sept 8th after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

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BOURBONNAIS – A staff member’s positive test has resulted in Bradley Elementary District 61 delaying the start of the school year. The school will now...

Auditor Jake Lee files lawsuit against Kankakee County, Board, Chairman

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Kankakee County has not had an elected auditor fulfill their entire duties since 2003. It's the framework for a lawsuit filed by Kankakee County Auditor...

Chicago Bears banners raise $4,700 for BGHS, silent auction soon in Bourbonnais

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BOURBONNAIS - During Monday night's village board meeting in Bourbonnais, Mayor Paul Schore thanked supporters of the recent Chicago Bears banners sale, which raised over...

1.1 million awarded to Will County businesses through BIG Grants

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BOURBONNAIS – Business across the area are already seeing BIG grants from Round 1 of applications. The business grants were part of the Businesses Interruption...

Pool Party teaches us COVID-19 lesson: Once you’re wet, you’re wet

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I've never once went swimming and said "I'll only go for a half swim." Why? Because it's asinine, as the Clifton Comets showed...
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