IL IL-Linda Brown, 53, teacher, left home in Bronzeville for an acupuncture appoint. in Wicker Park, didn't arrive, 3 Jan., 2026,*Blue Honda#CX57470*.

[oceanverde]

I do hope she just needed a break and will be ok. The fact that her vehicle remains missing is concerning me.

 

[GraceG]

Missing Chicago Teacher May Need Medical Attention

She is being treated for mental health issues, but family members do not believe that she would go missing of her own volition. She was dedicated to her job and her students.

At timestamp 0:30, Linda's husband [Antwon Brown] says: "Something's up. She normally answers her phone when I call."

At timestamp 0:35, Linda's sister [Lisa Quintana] says: "She is in contact with Antwon [Linda's husband] all the time, no matter where she goes or what she's doing. He knows where she's at and what she's doing."

At timestamp 1:05, the Missing Person Poster (from The Reignited Project), gives Linda's height as 5'7". Her weight is 140 lbs.

This article update stated she was scheduled to return to work Monday after a leave of absence. Mystery after Chicago teacher vanishes on her way to acupuncture appointment

 

[oceanverde]

Yeah I quoted that above. That struck me too. It seems relevant as of now.

 

[bur]

Wicker park was mentioned as the location she was headed but it is 23 miles away from her residence at 4553 S King Dr. She has differnt addresses but this one came back to her and her husband Antwon.. No wonder she was spotted at the 4550 S outh Martin it like right across the street from her! If heading north there are 2 or 3 clinics within a few miles radius. Be nice to know what clinic so you know what route... they could track her route through CCT. Safe looking area! A condo is what it looks like!

 

[dotr]

While a missing person alert from Chicago police describes Brown as being around 5 feet tall, the missing person flyer says she is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing between 130-140 pounds with fair complexion. She was last seen wearing a long, puffy black coat and shiny UGG-style boots.

CPS teacher reported missing after disappearing on way to acupuncture appointment

A Chicago teacher has been reported missing after she disappeared while traveling to an acupuncture appointment over the weekend.

www.nbcchicago.com

The above link is in the OP. Who gave the physical description to authorities?

Many reports say LB is 5 feet tall, unsure which height is the correct one..

Linda Brown, CPS teacher at Robert Healy Elementary, reported missing over the weekend, Chicago police say

Chicago police are searching for CPS teacher Linda Brown, who was reported missing after disappearing over the weekend. She teaches at Robert Healy Elementary.

www.cbsnews.com

''Chicago police said Linda Brown, 53, was last seen on Saturday in the area of the 4500 block of South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
She is described as 5 feet tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and hair, and has a fair complexion.''

Teacher Reported Missing In Bronzeville, May Be In Need Of Medical Attention: Police

Linda Brown, 53, a special education teacher at Robert Healy Elementary School, may be driving a blue Honda Civic with IL plate CX57470.

patch.com

'Police described Brown as white with a fair complexion, brown eyes and brown hair. She stands 5 feet tall and weighs 130 pounds. She may be in need of medical attention.'

 

[StJohn]

So her husband is speaking about her in past tense in an interview.

“That was her main thing, helping kids. She loved it. Never missed a day of work. She always went and she always had a smile on her face. Positive attitude all the time,” Brown said.

https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/missing-cps-teacher-last-seen-in-bronzeville-may-need-medical-attention/

 

[Knox]

9 AM Acupuncture Appointment

At 1:09 timestamp of the video, she had a 9 AM acupuncture appointment on Sat., Jan. 3, 2026.

At 1:16 timestamp of the video, Linda's sister [Lisa Quintana] is being interview by a reporter and she says: "I texted her again -- maybe around 2 O'clock -- and I still hadn't heard from her, so that's when we got in touch with Antwon Brown [Linda's husband] to say, you know, how's Linda doing today -- have you talked to her at all? And then, he was like, 'No. I was thinking maybe she was with you, and I haven't seen her.'"

So Antwon who is always in touch with her and knows where she is at all times, never pinged her when she wasn’t back from her appointment five hours later?

 

[KaylynnCouture]

So Antwon who is always in touch with her and knows where she is at all times, never pinged her when she wasn’t back from her appointment five hours later?

I was thinking the same thing. It’s not matching - you can’t say you know where your spouse is at all times and always in touch and then add the fine print that says oh, except the day she went missing.

 

[Alcina]

I was thinking the same thing. It’s not matching - you can’t say you know where your spouse is at all times and always in touch and then add the fine print that says oh, except the day she went missing.

Yeah and five hours later he tells her sister "I thought she was with you" from the man who knows where she is at all times.

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2008784093928903137

 

[Inthedetails]

Her car is also missing.

My first hunch is a car accident and she went into a ditch or water and the car is out of sight. Seems a bit unlikely that would go unnoticed on a Saturday morning in a populated area, though.

My next hunch is she left intentionally and am concerned about self-harm. Did she drive to a remote area on her own?

And there is the scenario that someone did harm to her. I'd like to know when she was last seen by someone other than husband. What were her last activities that can be confirmed before watching a movie at home?

I hope she needed a break and will let someone know.

jmopinion

 

[dotr]

Jan 7 2026

Chicago special education teacher vanishes without a trace as husband pleads for her return: ‘I’m out of options’

“We love her. We miss her. We want her to come home,” her distraught husband said.

nypost.com

“I’m broke down. I don’t know what to do. I’ve done everything,” Antwon said. “I’m talking to people, we’ve got people searching for her. I’m out of options.”

Her husband, Antwon Brown, said they had a quiet night together at home watching a movie before she went to bed early.NBC Chicago
''Brown’s brother-in-law, Lorenzo Quintana, said the family is “looking everywhere we possibly can” for her.''

 

[Eli9]

I'm still stuck on what she was last wearing. Did this family have a ring doorbell camera?

 

[oceanverde]

The fact that there isn't even confirmation of her in the car via video yet is also concerning. I wish someone would clarify that.

 

[Chimera]

Thanks for the photos/links, @dotr !
From the 2nd pic., I think the height is 5'7" like one source said, otherwise her husband is quite short ?
Hope she's found safely .... but this case seems hinky.
Apologies if everything is above board and nothing questionable.
Just contrasting that he(hubby) always knows where she is except on the day she vanished after several hours he wondered if she was at her sister-in-laws' ?
Make it make sense.
Imo.

 

[alexwood]

Her car is also missing.

My first hunch is a car accident and she went into a ditch or water and the car is out of sight. Seems a bit unlikely that would go unnoticed on a Saturday morning in a populated area, though.

My next hunch is she left intentionally and am concerned about self-harm. Did she drive to a remote area on her own?

And there is the scenario that someone did harm to her. I'd like to know when she was last seen by someone other than husband. What were her last activities that can be confirmed before watching a movie at home?

I hope she needed a break and will let someone know.

jmopinion

If she were planning on leaving, I'm sure she would have let her sister (Linda) know.

 

[Inthedetails]

If she were planning on leaving, I'm sure she would have let her sister (Linda) know.

I tend to agree, but mental distress can make people do illogical things.

jmopinion

 

[alexwood]

IL - IL-Linda Brown, 53, teacher, left home in Bronzeville for an acupuncture appoint. in Wicker Park, didn't arrive, 3 Jan., 2026,*Blue Honda#CX57470*.

At timestamp 0:47 [Antwon Brown, Linda's husband]: "I'm terrified, man. I'm just shakin', man. I just need my wife home. Seriously. Need my wife home." [1:00]: "She had her phone, she had her purse, and credit cards, but we don't know where she is."

At timestamp 1:32 [Lisa Quintana, Linda's sister]: "She's in constant contact with me. She never leaves Antwon's side without him knowing where she's going. It's just not like her."

At timestamp 1:50 [Antwon Brown, Linda's Husband]: "Please, approach her. Ask her do she need help. She has her phone. Her phone is still ringing. So, if you do see her, please approach her and call detectives. Call 911. Please, if you see her."

 

[JosieMae]

Here we go again.

 

[Knox]

This could go one of two ways at this point, IMO. Let’s hope it’s the other and Linda is found safe. It’s going on four days