Shane Saathoff

An active writer for two decades, Shane's focuses on local news and events throughout the area, Shane is an active historian, science nerd, and tech geek. Shane is a native of Bourbonnais, IL, and alumni of Olivet Nazarene University.

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Tornado struck Plainfield, Kankakee County Monday

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Shane Saathoff - August 12, 2020

Additional tornadoes from Monday's storm that ravaged Illinois were confirmed on Wednesday, striking Plainfield, Ottawa and Kankakee communities. Tornadoes hit Ottawa, Grant Park and Plainfield...

BBCHS Teacher asks “Why is it worth it to risk their lives to send them back?”

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Shane Saathoff - August 8, 2020

BOURBONNAIS - Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School teacher Michael Dorsam is asking teachers, parents and administrators this morning, "Why is it worth it to risk...

Illinois Donut Shop ‘false positive’ doesn’t shake customers confidence in award-winning donuts

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Shane Saathoff - August 7, 2020

A popular donut shop in Crystal Lake is dealing with the aftermath of a positive COVID-19 test at their business. A positive test, that...

Olivet Nazarene University offers countless activities during pandemic

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Shane Saathoff - August 5, 2020

Olivet Nazarene University will offer up to five extracurricular activities per day when students return to campus this fall. The Olivet Experience Guide 2020 was...

‘Tiger Pause’ pun Olivet’s playful slap at pandemic

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Shane Saathoff - August 1, 2020

Olivet Nazarene University has launch ‘Tiger Pause’ an emphasis call to action to be used around campus to remind students, faculty, staff, and visitors...

60 children infected in July in Kankakee, Region rises to 6.2%

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Shane Saathoff - July 30, 2020

*Article will be updated with latest statistics through July 31st. Last updated: 7/30 5pm Children are set to return to the classrooms in August...

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