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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Tragic Car Crash Claims Life of Beloved Barnes & Noble Manager in Bourbonnais

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BOURBONNAIS, IL - The Barnes & Noble community is mourning the tragic loss of Barry Dufrain, the beloved store manager. “It is with a very...

Bradley Police Sergeant Tyler Bailey Retires After Courageous Service

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BRADLEY, IL - Surrounded by the support of his family, friends, and colleagues from the Bradley Police Department and the Kankakee County Law Enforcement community,...

Parent’s Nightmare: Repeated Neglect of Special Needs Student on Illinois School Bus

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FRANKFORT, IL - A father is demanding answers this week after his special needs child was left unattended on a school bus for the second...

Ford County and American Red Cross to Install Free Smoke Alarms in Gibson City

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The Ford County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has partnered with the American Red Cross to offer free smoke alarms to residents in Gibson City....

“Walk the Walk” for Mental Health Awareness this Saturday in Manteno  

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MANTENO - The 3rd annual “Walk the Walk” for Mental and Suicide Awareness will be held this Saturday, September 3rd in Manteno. Jake Smith, who has...

Car crashes into Bourbonnais Kroger Pharmacy Drive Thru 

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BOURBONNAIS - Pharmacy workers were stunned Wednesday when car crashed into their drive-thru. At the time of the wreck, crews working the scene outside the...
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