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Katherine Langford

Katherine Langford

Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN

Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.

15 stories from Katherine Langford in Bloomington

Man accused of sending letters with 'unknown substance' to Illinois congressional offices — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

Man accused of sending letters with 'unknown substance' to Illinois congressional offices

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A man from Quincy is facing federal charges after prosecutors said he mailed letters containing an unknown substance to congressional offices in the Chicago area. Matthew Unglesbee, 36, was arrested on Sunday by federal authorities following the execution of a search...

Champaign community, school board clash over waiver request for admin wage increase — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

Champaign community, school board clash over waiver request for admin wage increase

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Champaign School Board's Monday meeting saw fiery public comment as the district requested a waiver of administrative costs for the 2026 fiscal year. District officials said it happened because of the change in leadership at the superintendent level. The Illinois State...

Sangamon Co. Animal Shelter cleared of highly contagious cat virus — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

Sangamon Co. Animal Shelter cleared of highly contagious cat virus

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- Cat adoptions and intakes can resume at one animal center in Springfield after a highly contagious virus discovered earlier this month has been cleared. In a Facebook post Tuesday morning, the Sangamon County Animal Control Adoption Center announced it has been cleared...

Rantoul organization calls on community to say 'no' to proposed voting changes — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

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Rantoul organization calls on community to say 'no' to proposed voting changes

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) -- In Rantoul, one community group is speaking out against a referendum on the November ballot that could change how elected officials get voted in. Villagers currently vote for trustees by district. The referendum would allow the community to vote at large for the board of...

From the Farm: Current ag policies — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

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From the Farm: Current ag policies

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- It's been a challenging year for farmers, with fertilizer shortages, rising diesel prices and growing reliance on government assistance. Large farm cooperatives like Growmark are facing upstream issues. Connor Kaeb, Government Relations Manager for Growmark, has been...

Barn destroyed by early morning fire in Champaign County — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

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Barn destroyed by early morning fire in Champaign County

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Champaign County barn was destroyed early Tuesday morning after a fire started. The fire happened southwest of Dewey near U.S. Route 136 and County Road 800 East. Officials from the Sangamon Valley Fire Protection District posted on Facebook that they were...

Highlights/scores: High school volleyball regional quarterfinals (10/26/26) — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

Highlights/scores: High school volleyball regional quarterfinals (10/26/26)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- The high school volleyball playoffs kicked off across the state with regional quarterfinals. Salt Fork 2, Arcola 0 Tuscola 2, Heritage 0 Paxton-Buckley-Loda 2, Clinton 1 Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin 2, Hoopeston 0 Unity 2, Uni-High 0 Centennial 2, Danville 1

Community Spotlight: Purses, Pastries and Preservation Fundraising Auction in Gibson City — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

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Community Spotlight: Purses, Pastries and Preservation Fundraising Auction in Gibson City

GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) -- A group with the goal to restore a historic building in Gibson City is hosting a unique event to raise money. Dawn Klintworth with the Gibson City Restoration Association joined WCIA 3's Katie Moore in the studio to share more information about the Purses, Pastries, and...

14 new business move into Downtown Springfield, more coming — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

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14 new business move into Downtown Springfield, more coming

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Springfield nonprofit is celebrating the growth that it has seen in the downtown area over the last year. In the last year, 14 new business have made their way to downtown, including restaurants, a bookstore and even a place to go play pinball. Downtown Springfield...

Decatur man sentenced to a decade in prison for drug trafficking — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

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Decatur man sentenced to a decade in prison for drug trafficking

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Decatur man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after federal prosecutors said he was found and arrested with two kilograms of cocaine. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois, 45-year-old Coryell Henz pleaded guilty in...

No injuries reported after firefighters battle Paxton house fire — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

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No injuries reported after firefighters battle Paxton house fire

PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) -- About 30 firefighters from three different departments responded to a house fire in Paxton Sunday evening. Paxton Fire Chief Denny Kingren told WCIA that firefighters were called out to 15 Allison Drive for reports of a garage fire with "flames showing" around 10:30 p.m. When...

Springfield man accused of arson in explosion that hurt 4 people — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

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Springfield man accused of arson in explosion that hurt 4 people

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- Four people, including three first responders, were hurt Sunday night by an explosion that happened during a fire response. A man is now facing arson charges, alleging that he started the fire. The fire happened in the area of Spring Street and Cornell Avenue. Officials...

Man arrested in Ford County on Ohio warrant related to child sex crimes — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

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Man arrested in Ford County on Ohio warrant related to child sex crimes

PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) -- A man arrested in Ford County is facing extradition to Ohio on charges related to sexual contact with a minor. Ford County court records show Jason David Riley, 27, was arrested on a warrant originating from Montgomery County, Ohio. Appearing in court on Friday, Riley agreed...

Springfield man accused of child pornography crimes — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

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Springfield man accused of child pornography crimes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A man from rural Springfield is facing child pornography charges following an investigation by the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office. Officials with the Sheriff's office said Gregory A. McDonald, 36, was taken into custody on Friday after detectives obtained an arrest...

13-year-old in critical condition after being hit by car while using crosswalk — WCIA 3 (Champaign/Central IL)

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13-year-old in critical condition after being hit by car while using crosswalk

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) -- A 13-year-old was critically injured Sunday evening when they were hit by a car in Rantoul. The incident happened around 6:29 p.m. at the intersection of Grove Avenue and Lon Drive. In a news release, officials with the Rantoul Police Department said the teen was crossing...

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