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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Bears coach Matt Nagy wins Associated Press 2018 NFL Coach of the Year in 1st Bears season

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Shane Saathoff - February 2, 2019

CHICAGO -- In his first season as Chicago Bears coach, Matt Nagy has won the league's top honor for his profession. Nagy is The Associated...

Vic Fangio wins top assistant coach for work with Bears

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Shane Saathoff - February 2, 2019

Fangio guided the latest version of the “Monsters of the Midway” to a third-place ranking on defense and first against the run.

Unanimous AI teams up with Leading Agency to Predict Which Companies Will Win the Super Bowl

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Shane Saathoff - February 2, 2019

In 2018, Unanimous correctly forecasted the Doritos/Mt. Dew collaboration featuring Peter Dinklage and Morgan Freeman to win Super Bowl Sunday as “Most Talked About” advertisement.

United Breast Cancer Foundation Featured at Super Bowl LIII (53)

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Shane Saathoff - February 2, 2019

United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is proud to have their print Public Service Announcement (PSA) awareness message, “Tackling Breast Cancer”, featured in the Official 2019 NFL Super Bowl LIII Game Program.

Rummage Sale for Manteno Veterans Home in Bradley

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Shane Saathoff - February 2, 2019

A rummage sale to benefit the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Bradley.

Herscher High School students prepare for Science Bowl

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Shane Saathoff - February 2, 2019

Herscher High School students begin to compete in the regionals for the Department of Energy's (DOE) 29th Annual National Science Bowl (NSB).

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