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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Bradley Salon calls COVID-19 shutdown “social injustice” protest today

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A protest against Illinois’ COVID-19 shutdown is scheduled today at Noon at Creative Styles in Bradley. Among those protesting include hairstylists from the area who...

Kankakee Daycare with waiting list closes, Parents search for answers

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Note: A Change.org petition has been started for this cause. Fortin Villa was a home away from home. That’s the general feeling you get when talking...

Joliet estimates up to 70% of City revenue lost due to COVID-19

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During a round table meeting hosted by the City of Aurora today featuring Mayors from across the State of Illinois, Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk...

Bickford Executive VP addresses alleged error in reporting by IDPH officials

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Alan Fairbanks, Executive Vice President of Operations for Bickford Senior Living, is addressing reports today from the Illinois Department of Public Health citing inconsistencies...

Manteno Veterans Home dining in COVID-19 era addressed by Veterans Affairs

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The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is addressing dining policies in the COVID-19 era for residents at the Veterans Home in Manteno. The response...

COVID-19: Now 40% of Riverside’s Miller Center residents infected

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Riverside Healthcare announced this afternoon 28 of its 70 residents are now infected with COVID-19. That number has doubled in just two days since the...
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