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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Jasper County Fair pushes forward following State Fair cancelation

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Shane Saathoff - June 8, 2020

The same day the Indiana State Fair was called off, Jasper County officials announced their Fair, scheduled for July 25th to August 1st, would...

Black Lives Matter protest in Bourbonnais scheduled for noon Saturday

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Shane Saathoff - June 5, 2020

A protest for Black Lives Matter will be held tomorrow at noon in Bourbonnais. Maria Isabel Calderon, who has organized tomorrow’s event, has been in...

Traveling teachers and face masks: Bourbonnais schools plan for fall 2020

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Shane Saathoff - June 4, 2020

BESD53 called a special meeting Wednesday night to discuss what a reopening scenario would look like for fall 2020. Plans were put forth by...

President Obama urges every Mayor to review Use of Force policies

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Shane Saathoff - June 3, 2020

Former President Barack Obama addressed the nation this afternoon, urging Mayors across the country to review their use of force policies. “Today, I am urging...

Kankakee County votes to enter Phase 4, June 8th, takes Restore Illinois to a hyper-local level

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Shane Saathoff - June 2, 2020

The Kankakee County Board passed a resolution Tuesday morning to recommending to Governor Pritzker Kankakee County enters Phase 4 of Restore Illinois, beginning June...

Olivet Nazarene brings nearly 5,000 students back to campus in Fall 2020

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Shane Saathoff - May 29, 2020

Hold onto your butts: Olivet Nazarene University is welcoming students back for Fall 2020 sessions on campus. “Olivet Nazarene University is looking forward to...

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