A 53-year-old Chicago special-education teacher has not been seen since the morning she left for a routine acupuncture appointment, prompting a city-wide search.
> At a Glance
> – Linda Brown, 53, disappeared on Jan. 3 after leaving for Wicker Park
> – She drives a blue Honda Civic (IL plate CX57470) and needs medical care
> – Husband Antwon Brown says: “I did everything… Everybody’s looking”
> – Why it matters: A missing educator with health concerns leaves students, family, and police urgently seeking tips
Linda Brown kissed her husband good-night on Friday, Jan. 2, after they watched a movie in their Bronzeville home. By 8:35 a.m. Saturday she had vanished.
What Happened That Morning
Antwon woke to find his wife gone. Her phone and purse were with her, so he assumed she had left for her regular Saturday acupuncture session in Wicker Park. She never arrived and no one has heard from her since.
Police say Linda:
- Was last seen near 4500 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
- Is 5 ft. 0 in., 130 lbs., with brown hair and eyes
- May be in need of medical attention
School Community Reacts
Linda teaches special education at Robert Healy Elementary. She was expected back in class Monday, Jan. 5.
Principal Erin Kamradt emailed parents:
> “We are partnering with the CPS Crisis Management Unit to support our students and staff members.”
The school has opened its mental-health team to any child needing help coping with the news.
Family’s Emotional Plea
Antwon has papered the city with flyers and begged every outlet for airtime.
To WMAQ:
> “I am terrified. I am just shaking. I need my wife home.”
To WLS:
> “I don’t know what to do… We love her. We miss her. We want her to come home.”
Key Takeaways
- Linda Brown vanished Jan. 3 en route to acupuncture
- Police list her as missing and possibly needing medical help
- Her blue Honda Civic (plate CX57470) is also missing
- The Chicago Teachers Union and CPS are aiding the search
- Anyone with information should call Chicago Police
Authorities urge anyone who spots Linda or the vehicle to contact police immediately.
