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John Gacy Victim Identified 43 Years Later: Illinois News

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Francis Wayne Alexander is believed to have died between February 1976 and March 1977 and his remains were found in 1978.
Francis Wayne Alexander is believed to have died between February 1976 and March 1977 and his remains were found in 1978. (Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Here are the news stories trending across Illinois on Monday night:

John Wayne Gacy 'Victim No. 5' Identified As North Carolina Man

Francis Wayne Alexander was identified as a John Wayne Gacy victim through a family tree developed by the DNA Doe Project.>>>Read More.

Michael Jordan's Shoes From 5th NBA Game Sell For Record $1.5 Million

Acquired by a well-known collector, Michael Jordan's size 13 Nike Air Ships from 1984 are the first sneakers to top $1 million at auction.>>>Read More.

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Body At Waterfall Glen Identified As Missing Man: Coroner

Jake Cefolia had been missing since August 2020.>>>Read More.

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K9 Shot While Chasing Wanted Man Expected To Make Full Recovery

K9 Riggs left the vet hospital Sunday afternoon after the Thursday night shooting, where deputies also shot and wounded a man.>>>Read More.

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