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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Shane Saathoff - July 19, 2023

CHICAGO, IL - As football training camps gear up across the country, a new concern looms over young athletes: air quality. The spotlight now falls...

Shadow of an Illinois Legend: Baseball, an Asylum, and Juneteenth

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Shane Saathoff - June 19, 2023

Andrew "Rube" Foster, a baseball legend and founder of the Negro Baseball League, had a story that blended triumph with tragedy. Born in Texas...

Join the Bradley Historical Society: Preserving the Legacy of Bradley’s Industrial Past

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Shane Saathoff - June 18, 2023

BRADLEY, IL - The Bradley Historical Society, a devoted group of history enthusiasts, is seeking new members to join their ranks as they prepare to...

Kankakee Chairman Shrugs Off $6 Million by State of Illinois for Courthouse Renovations

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Shane Saathoff - June 14, 2023

KANKAKEE, Ill. - During this week’s Kankakee County board meeting, County Board Chairman Andrew Wheeler appeared to openly shrug off the state's allocation of $6...

Pennsylvania Family’s Generous Donation Fuels Future Bradley, Illinois’ Tractor Museum

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Shane Saathoff - June 12, 2023

BRADLEY, Ill. — A Pennsylvania family has given a tremendous boost to the Bradley Historical Society in Bradley, paving the way for a future tractor...

Illinois Girl Scout Donates 22,000 Boxes of Cookies to Local First Responders

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Shane Saathoff - June 9, 2023

BOURBONNAIS, IL - A dedicated 10-year-old Girl Scout named Bristol, from Mazon, has once again warmed the hearts of local first responders by donating over...

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