Police have issued a missing person alert for a 17-year-old girl last seen two weeks ago at a state Department of Children and Family Services facility on the South Side.
Autumn McCoy, 17, was reported missing from the DCFS reception center at 5001 S. Michigan Ave. at 9:15 p.m. on June 7, the alert said.
McCoy is white with a light complexion and strawberry blonde hair, about 5-foot-6 and 140 pounds, the alert said. She has multiple tattoos, including "Hector" on her stomach; "Trouble" on her right hip; and "Real Recognize Real" on her back.
She is thought to frequent the area of 5400 S. Ashland Avenue, according to the alert.
If anyone locates her or knows of her whereabouts, they are asked to call 911 or (312) 747-8380.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:12:41 GMT
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:27:58 GMT
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:55:58 GMT
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
