Even one missing child is too many, but Illinois has seen a worrying increase in disappearances lately.
According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, a dozen Illinois kids have gone missing since February 1, 2025.
Here are the details about the missing children:
Angeleia Hitt
Missing since March 10, 2025, from Evanston, IL.
Age now: 15.
Payton Diver
Missing since March 8, 2025, from Lake Villa, IL.
Age now: 16.
Tresean Spells
Missing since March 2, 2025, from Joliet, IL.
Age now: 16.
Emily Buchen
Missing since March 1, 2025, from Chicago, IL.
Age now: 15.
Kennedi Showers
Missing since March 1, 2025, from Chicago, IL.
Age now: 16.
Ellyona Miller
Missing since February 28, 2025, from Peoria, IL.
Age now: 13.
Brenden Steele
Missing since February 27, 2025, from Chicago, IL.
Age now: 16.
Dazayviairie Borders
Missing since February 23, 2025, from Springfield, IL.
Age now: 17.
Yesenia Rangel
Missing Since: Feb 21, 2025, from: Evergreen Park, IL
Age Now: 14
Summer Greenwood
Missing since February 19, 2025, from Chicago, IL.
Age now: 15.
Dru Harvey
Missing since February 8, 2025, from Bloomington, IL.
Age now: 17.
Maryah Johnson
Missing since February 8, 2025, from Chicago, IL.
Age now: 20.
If you have any information that could help locate these missing children, you can contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
Even a small detail you know could make a difference in bringing these kids home safely.
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