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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Rummage Sale for Manteno Veterans Home in Bradley

A rummage sale to benefit the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Bradley.

Herscher High School students prepare for Science Bowl

Herscher High School students begin to compete in the regionals for the Department of Energy's (DOE) 29th Annual National Science Bowl (NSB).

Salvation Army offers VITA

The Salvation Army in Kankakee will begin offering Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in preparation for the coming Tax Season.

Beatles Tribute Band Back for Valentines Day in K3!

Tribute Pop/Rock Band "American English" is back once again just in time for Valentines Day at the Majestic Theater in Downtown Kankakee! Tickets...