Jelani Day

Body pulled from Illinois River confirmed as that of missing 25-year-old student Jelani Day – rest in peace

A body found floating in the Illinois River has been confirmed as that of missing graduate student Jelani Day by the coroner of LaSelle County, according to reports. On Thursday, a news release shared by ...

Illinois police and family plead for the public’s help in search for missing graduate student

Family and friends of Jelani Day, a graduate student who has been missing since August 24, are hoping that the country’s fascination with Gabby Petito will spark an interest in Jelani’s case and help bring ...