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.

Exclusive Content

spot_img

118 million direct calls? Why Verizon, T-Mobile needs to step up in crisis for customers.

AT&T is the lone leader in guaranteeing a nation will not be cut off from communications. At least, for now. Communication giants across the United States...

‘All we have is distance’ Kankakee Mayor addresses City following ‘Stay-at-Home’ order

The Mayor’s statement came hours following Governor Pritzker’ ‘Stay-at-Home’ Order for the State of Illinois to go into effect later tonight at 5 pm and last through April 7th. Late last night, Kankakee Health Department announced the second case of COVID-19 in the Kankakee County.

Playgrounds? Pets? Travel? Common Q&As from “Stay-at-Home” Order

Tonight we break down everything, from what WILL BE OPEN and what NEEDS TO CLOSE to what you can and cannot do just to clear your head from the stuffiness of your house.

What’s in a name? Why it’s COVID-19

In 2015, WHO asked researchers not to name diseases after geographical locations, people or animals. Instead, they asked them to name them under more neutral, generic terms and diseases to avoid negative repercussions that a pandemic can cause.

Riverside Healthcare issues statement on COVID-19 tests, Immediate Care in Meijer closed

“Recently government officials announced the expanded availability of COVID-19 testing. While that number is expected to increase, there is still a very limited capacity nationwide and testing will only be used for cases that meet strict criteria as determined by your doctor in coordination with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).”

Instagram’s ‘Trend-Setting Kickass 90s Rebel Rockstars’ in a line for COVID-19’s Co-MVPs

While the younger generation sits immune to the effects of the virus, pending pre-existing conditions, immunity issues, the rest of the world waits in anticipation.