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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Tornado struck Plainfield, Kankakee County Monday

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Additional tornadoes from Monday's storm that ravaged Illinois were confirmed on Wednesday, striking Plainfield, Ottawa and Kankakee communities. Tornadoes hit Ottawa, Grant Park and Plainfield...

BBCHS Teacher asks “Why is it worth it to risk their lives to send them back?”

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BOURBONNAIS - Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School teacher Michael Dorsam is asking teachers, parents and administrators this morning, "Why is it worth it to risk...

Illinois Donut Shop ‘false positive’ doesn’t shake customers confidence in award-winning donuts

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A popular donut shop in Crystal Lake is dealing with the aftermath of a positive COVID-19 test at their business. A positive test, that...

Olivet Nazarene University offers countless activities during pandemic

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Olivet Nazarene University will offer up to five extracurricular activities per day when students return to campus this fall.  The Olivet Experience Guide 2020 was...

‘Tiger Pause’ pun Olivet’s playful slap at pandemic

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Olivet Nazarene University has launch ‘Tiger Pause’ an emphasis call to action to be used around campus to remind students, faculty, staff, and visitors...

60 children infected in July in Kankakee, Region rises to 6.2%

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*Article will be updated with latest statistics through July 31st. Last updated: 7/30 5pm Children are set to return to the classrooms in August...
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