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Missing man last seen at O'Hare Airport, Chicago police say

Authorities search for 23-year-old Elijah Joseph Hoard who may need medical attention

Former Chicago Prosecutor Ordered to Testify in Wrongful Conviction Lawsuits

Kim Foxx must answer questions about meetings with lawyers who ran exoneration group and sued city at the same time, federal judge rules

23-Year-Old Goes Missing After Failing to Board Flight Home to France

Elijah Hoard's dad says his son has a mental illness and was hesitant to return home after a 10-day visit.

Man Goes Missing in Chicago, Police Say

Calvin Jackson, a truck driver from Mississippi, was last heard from on Saturday.

Family, Volunteers Renew Search for Missing Blue Island Man Dan Davis

Search efforts continue this weekend, with information posted on the Find Dan Davis Facebook group.

Former FBI Official Weighs In on Nancy Guthrie Case

DNA evidence emerges in high-profile disappearance case

Illinois Attorney Celebrates Not Guilty Verdict With Courthouse Dance

The internet reacts to the attorney's exuberant reaction after her client avoided a 30-year sentence.

Man Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Plot Denied Bail Amid Deportation Proceedings

Juan Espinoza Martinez will remain in custody as the federal government moves to deport him.

Chicago Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Illegal Gun Possession

Authorities say the convicted felon pleaded guilty to unlawfully having a firearm.

Chicago Man Cleared of Murder Plot Still Detained After Bail Denied

Immigration judge cites 'substantial' evidence of danger despite acquittal in criminal case.

Immigration Judge Denies Bond for Chicago Man Acquitted in Bovino Murder-for-Hire Plot

Juan Espinoza Martinez remains in custody pending deportation to Mexico despite being found not guilty in federal court.

Former FBI Negotiator Analyzes Details in Nancy Guthrie Case

Phil Andrew discusses the complexities of hostage and kidnapping investigations.

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