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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Malls, restaurants, gyms in uncharted territory in U.S. on COVID-19

“Right now we are still waiting but some store has already shorten hours and some stores have closed this is over.” a Northfield Square Mall rep told us via Facebook Tuesday morning.

Gyms face two-front war in COVID-19 battle: “Super Spreaders” vs “Germaphobes”

Mike Neumann first started Fit Body U in Bourbonnais, Illinois nearly six years ago. His members are like family, with trainers actively working...

Kankakee Bar finds way to distribute toilet paper to lucky winners

Kankakee, IL – A decades-old bar in Kankakee has found a unique way to distribute toilet paper in a world that’s sold out. Lance Marczak, co-owner of Out on a Limb bar in Kankakee, came up with the idea after seeing a picture of a crane machine his friend sent him.

Opinion: Olivet Nazarene University puts Kankakee County at high risk for COVID-19

A statement, issued by David Pickering, was the first statement issued to students in over a week on the Coronavirus pandemic. Olivet has 4,986 students enrolled at the University.

Olivet welcomes students back during COVID-19 scare

Thursday afternoon, Olivet Nazarene University announced it will welcome it’s students back from across the United States as they return from Spring Break. On Wednesday,...

Kankakee advances to Sweet Sixteen, IHSA limits tickets due to COVID-19

Last night, Kankakee High School defeated Oak Forest last night 72-51 and will advance to the Sweet Sixteen of the 2020 IHSA Boys Basketball...