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

Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
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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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Editor-in-Chief · Monday, October 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM · 1 min read
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13-year-old in critical condition after being hit by car while using crosswalk — Decatur Community news

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 the street when they were [...]

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