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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IDPH reports 12 COVID-19 deaths at Long-Term Care Facilities in Kankakee County

As of Saturday morning, at least 12 residents at long-term care facilities in Kankakee have lost their battle with COVID-19. Illinois Department of Public Health...

Kankakee Sheriff won’t enforce Governors’ public health mask order during pandemic

Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey is turning his staff’s eyes away from mask enforcement during a pandemic in Kankakee County. Downey told The Center Square...

Bourbonnais Teachers create 99% online teaching materials during COVID-19, poll says

BOURBONNAIS — Bourbonnais Education Association announced during Tuesday night’s District 53 board meeting 99% of District 53 teachers are using materials they’ve created to...

COVID-19: Over half of all residents at Riverside Miller Center infected in Kankakee

Illinois Department of Public Health officials reports this afternoon 39 of Riverside’s Miller Center’s 70 residents are now infected with COVID-19. That number is up...

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

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

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...