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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.

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Freight train looted on West Side; BNSF services delayed, Metra says — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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Freight train looted on West Side; BNSF services delayed, Metra says

BNSF service continued after hours of disruption during the morning commute due to police activity, Metra said Tuesday.

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'Who am I tipping here?' Self-service kiosk at airport prompts customer to tip 18%, viral video shows — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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'Who am I tipping here?' Self-service kiosk at airport prompts customer to tip 18%, viral video shows

The airport authority has since responded to the video, claiming the kiosk operator should not have been soliciting tips.

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Illinois sales tax holiday saved families more than $11M — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Illinois sales tax holiday saved families more than $11M

An Illinois sales tax holiday saved families an estimated $11.4 million during the 2026 back-to-school season.

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Dutch zookeeper dies after leopard attacks her in the animal's enclosure — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Dutch zookeeper dies after leopard attacks her in the animal's enclosure

An investigation is underway to determine why the woman was in the enclosure with the leopards.

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Montez Sweat striving to move past PED suspension after return to Chicago Bears — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Montez Sweat striving to move past PED suspension after return to Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears pass rush was without Montez Sweat for two games as he served a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.He spoke for the first time since his reinstatement, and vowed to move forward."I take everything that comes with it," Sweat said. "The only thing I can do now is move...

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Escaped Tennessee inmate's vehicle found in Illinois, manhunt continues — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Escaped Tennessee inmate's vehicle found in Illinois, manhunt continues

Authorities are searching for an escaped Tennessee inmate after the vehicle he was believed to be traveling in was found Tuesday morning in Marion, Illinois.Jacob Allen Morley is wanted by the Tennessee Department of Correction and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation after escaping from the...

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What to do if poll workers say you aren't registered to vote — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Community•Yesterday

What to do if poll workers say you aren't registered to vote

You may be able to update your registration or cast a provisional ballot.

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Molly's Cupcakes among several businesses targeted in wave of Lincoln Park smash-and-grabs — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Molly's Cupcakes among several businesses targeted in wave of Lincoln Park smash-and-grabs

Chicago police are investigating a series of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting at least 12 businesses along Clark Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

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New 'ACOTAR' book 6 released: 'A Court of Splintered Harmony' by Sarah J. Maas is here; how to read series in order — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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New 'ACOTAR' book 6 released: 'A Court of Splintered Harmony' by Sarah J. Maas is here; how to read series in order

The new "ACOTAR" book 6 was released. "A Court of Splintered Harmony" by Sarah J. Maas is here; here's how to read the series in order.

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