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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Wild Color set to open at Field Museum in Chicago

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Shane Saathoff - October 21, 2021

An exhibit showcasing a world of colors is set to open at the Field Museum Friday. Wild Color takes a deep dive across the color spectrum...

Schools continue war against COVID-19 after student, staff member die in Kankakee

Bourbonnais

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Shane Saathoff - October 14, 2021

KANKAKEE – Cases continue to rise among youths in the area as 220 students and adults are now quarantined in Kankakee schools for COVID-19. Updated...

Illinois Cemetery with Veterans, Children, lost to time under a Tennis Court in Kankakee County

Bradley

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Shane Saathoff - October 1, 2021

So many eulogies end with the phrase “Rest well on your journey,” but for the residents of Van Meter Cemetery in Bradley, Illinois, that...

Internal Gang conflict sparked Courthouse shooting in Kankakee

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Shane Saathoff - August 26, 2021

KANKAKEE – An internal gang conflict was reportedly at the heart of a shooting at the Kankakee County Courthouse early Thursday morning. Following an afternoon of...

Teachers strike in Bourbonnais after year of failed negotiations

Bourbonnais

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Shane Saathoff - March 4, 2021

BOURBONNAIS – Teachers are on strike this morning in District 53 after negotiations between the Bourbonnais Education Association (BEA) and Bourbonnais Elementary School District 53...

Illinois Auto Museum set to reopen in May, including ‘monumental’ Jurassic Gardens

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Shane Saathoff - February 12, 2021

VOLO - While the pandemic was ranging, Volo Auto Museum was quietly investing, undergoing a vast expansion that is set to emerge from a...

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