Shane Saathoff

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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Spider-Man to stay in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Just a few months ago, Sony and Marvel stepped away from the barging table to keep the web-slinger in the MCU, leaving fans of the monumental series stunned. As for now, it looks as though that is ancient history. As for now, it looks like Tom Holland's portrayal of Peter Parker in the MCU is all but golden news!

BBCHS staff member arrested for inappropriate communications with student

The school reports they’ve been in contact with the student's parents, school resource officer, Bradley Police Department and DCFS throughout the incident.

Gamestop to close up to 200 stores nationwide

The company has nearly 6,000 stores here in the United States and over fifty in a fifty-mile radius of Kankakee County alone with its closest location the store in the Bradley Commons off Route 50 in Bradley.

Kankakee County gives Animal Control leash to Sheriff

As a result of today's vote, as of December 1st, 2019, Animal Control will fall under the umbrella of the Sheriff's Department. Animal Control Director Julie Boudreau will step down from her duties that day and a new administrator will be appointed by the Sheriff's Department and County Board.

‘Chaos’ looms as vote on Animal Control nears

Animal Control Director Julie Boudreau summed up Kankakee County Chairman Andrew Wheeler's Animal Control Plan this past Friday with one word: "Chaos." Boudreau says,...

Could the Chicago Bears make history this week by signing the NFL’s first female star?

For a team without a proven kicker, the Chicago Bears have a chance to make NFL history by adding a two time Olympic Gold Medalist to their roster in the form of Carli Lloyd.