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Search for Dan Davis goes national | Man exploited children on Snapchat | Man wanted to shower at children's swim school
Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.
Convicted Murderer's Online Dating Profile Sparks Controversy: Report
A convicted murderer's presence on a dating app — with a profile that shaves years off his age and doesn't mention his nearly 30 years of incarceration — is sparking controversy in the Chicago area. When he was 18 years old, he and a co-defendant were charged with the murder of Dean Fawcett, whose body was found headless near railroad tracks.>>Read More.
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Daughter's Desperate Search For Dad Missing 3 Months Goes National
After three months with no new leads or sightings, the search for Dan Davis, 59, is going national. His daughter, Wendy Davis, is asking for volunteers to join the search team this weekend, Feb. 21 and Feb. 22, for “National Find Dan Day.”>>Read More.
Man Sexually Exploited Nearly 100 Children On Snapchat: Authorities
He also extorted his victims, threatening to publish explicit images and videos if they didn't send more, authorities said.>>Read More.
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Swim School Deals With Disorderly Person: Police
A man was charged after police said he stood near the locker room of a children's swim school where officials say he claimed he wanted to take a shower.>>Read More.
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