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

Zagster out: 1k+ residents without a bike-sharing program in Kankakee

There will be no bike-sharing service this summer in Kankakee “We at Zagster are taking precautions to ensure that we are keeping you safe in...

28 COVID-19 cases a day in May, Kankakee County focus on business, races to Phase 4

Nothing has changed. There is no vaccine. There has not been a strong downward swing in cases. Only two counties in Illinois, Scott, and Edgar remain...

Kankakee Broadcasters share memories of Ed Munday, trusted community voice since 1965

That’s the voice of Ed Munday. Three years before the iPhone debuted, six months before LeBron had his first NBA game and a day after...

Saluting Seven: Manteno Veterans dead from COVID-19 remembered this Memorial Day

Paying tribute to our recently lost has always highlighted any Memorial Day celebrations. In modern history, ranging from those who served in World War...

Bradley Bar puts community at risk, opinion valued over experts for indoor dining

A Bradley Bar has begun indoor dining a month before the option is even up for consideration under the 'Restore Illinois' plan. “We feel...