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Mickey Van Deren
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Past Lt Governor & Life Member - Kiwanis Intl.. George F. Hixson recipient - Kiwanis Intl Fdn.. Honorable Order Kentucky Colonels.. Retired Commander.. Husband
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Mickey Van Deren @ltgovmickey.bsky.social · May 16
Last night we had to say goodbye to one of our fur babies. His name was Joe.

I'm TRULY going to miss my Joe-Joe!!

Here is a picture of Joe... 💔🐾🐾

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MISSING... 🚨 Since 01.02.2026
Spencer Schneider, 22, Galesburg Illinois. He was transferred to a Chicago hospital.

Galesburg Police Department 309-343-9151

#SpencerSchneider #Missing #Chicago #Illinois #Galesburg

Full details:
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February 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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UPDATE...
Eskarle La Cruz Romero, 24, missing since 01.21.2026.

ALL information and digital footprints has been deleted on the Chicago Police Department website. Actual outcome is UNKNOWN. Praying she was safely located...

#Update #SouthShore #SouthSide #Chicago #Illinois
February 3, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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MISSING... 🚨 Since 01.21.2026
Jeremiah Johnson, 14, Englewood neighborhood.

5’10”, 160 lbs. brown eyes, black hair.

Wearing gray hoodie, black pants, black & red Air Jordans.

Area One SVU 312-747-8380
Case # JK122577

#JeremiahJohnson #Missing #SouthSide #Chicago #Illinois
January 28, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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UPDATE...
Jeremiah, 12, missing since 01.21.2026.

ALL information and digital footprints HAS been deleted on the Chicago Police Department website. Actual outcome is UNKNOWN. Praying he was safely located.

Thank you everyone for your shares and prayers...
#SouthSide #Chicago #Illinois
January 28, 2026 at 4:32 AM
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UPDATE... ❤️❤️❤️
Sebastian, 15, HAS been found SAFE and back home!!

Thank you everyone for your shares and prayers...
#FoundSAFE #teen #NorthSide #Chicago #Illinois
January 26, 2026 at 5:14 AM
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UPDATE... ❤️❤️❤️
Per the family...
Leiyla, 16, missing since 01.11.2026, HAS been safely LOCATED!!

Thank you everyone for your shares and prayers...
#Located #teen #Austin #WestSide #Chicago #Illinois
January 25, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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UPDATE...
Alia, 13, missing since 01.11.2026.

ALL information and digital footprints has been deleted on the Chicago Police Department website. Actual outcome is UNKNOWN. Praying she was safely located.

Thank you everyone for your shares and prayers...
#teen #SouthWestSide #Chicago #Illinois
January 23, 2026 at 3:18 AM
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UPDATE...
Andrea Lockett, 51, missing since 01.15.2026.

ALL information and digital footprints has been deleted on the Chicago Police Department website. Actual outcome is UNKNOWN. Praying she was safely located.

#AndreaLockett #Bronzeville #SouthSide #Chicago #Illinois
January 22, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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UPDATE... ❤️❤️❤️
Willie, 14, missing since 12.25.2025, HAS been LOCATED and back home.

Thank you everyone for your shares and prayers...
#Located #teen #SouthSide #Chicago #Illinois
January 8, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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UPDATE... ❤️❤️❤️
Analis Suarez, 17, missing since 12.19.2025, HAS been found SAFE!!

Thank you everyone for your shares and prayers...
#AnalisSuarez #Missing #Hermosa #NorthWestSide #Chicago #Illinois
January 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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UPDATE...
Amiya, 17, and Aiyanna, 13, missing since 12.24.2025, HAVE been LOCATED!!

Actual outcome unknown. Praying they were safely located.

Thank you everyone for your shares and prayers...
#Located #FarSouthSide #Chicago #Illinois
January 7, 2026 at 4:23 AM
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Well I made it to THREE YEARS since my stroke...

#Stroke #LifeEvent

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January 4, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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UPDATE...
Angel, 15, missing since 12.19.2025, HAS been LOCATED!!

No further details or information provided by CPD.

Thank you everyone for your shares and prayers...
#Located #teen #Woodlawn #SouthWestSide #Chicago #Illinois
January 3, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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UPDATE... ❤️❤️❤️
Isabella, 15, missing since 12.25.2025, HAS been found SAFE!!

Thank you everyone for your shares and prayers...
#FoundSAFE #teen #StickneyTownship #Illinois #CookCountySheriffsOffice
January 3, 2026 at 4:47 AM
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UPDATE...
Isabella, 15, missing since 12.21.2025, HAS been LOCATED!!

No further details or information provided by CPD.

Thank you everyone for your shares and prayers...
#Located #teen #SouthSide #Chicago #Illinois
January 3, 2026 at 4:22 AM
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STILL MISSING... 🚨 Since 10.28.2025
🌟 PLEASE continue to share 🌟
🚨 REWARD increased to $1,500

Topeka Police 785-368-9200 or the KBI (Kansas Bureau of investigation) 785-296-4017 OR dial 911...
Case # 25-97987

#WandaThomas #Missing #Chicago #Illinois #Topeka #Kansas
January 1, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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Happy New Year everyone 🥂
January 1, 2026 at 2:59 AM
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UPDATE... ❤️❤️❤️
Per the family...
Aviyanna Ikwe Smith-Hernandez, 24, missing since 12.11.2025, HAS been found SAFE!!

Thank you everyone for your shares and prayers...
#AviyannaIkweSmithHernandez #FoundSAFE #IrvingPark #NorthWestSide #Chicago #Illinois #Minnesota
December 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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UPDATE... ❤️❤️❤️
Nyveia, 15, missing since 12.22.2025, HAS been LOCATED!!

CPD provided no further details or information.

Thank you everyone for your shares and prayers...
#Located #teen #WestSide #Chicago #Illinois
December 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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MISSING... 🚨 Since 12.13.2025
Monika Barrera, 27, from the 4400 block of North Merrimac, in the Dunning neighborhood.

CPD SVU at 312-746-6554
Reference case # JJ525956
#MonikaBarrera #Missing #Dunning #NorthWestSide #Chicago #Illinois

Full details:
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December 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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UPDATE... ❤️❤️❤️
Jacari, 16, missing since 12.13.2025, HAS been LOCATED!!

Thank you everyone for your shares and prayers...
#Located #teen #SouthSide #Chicago #Illinois
December 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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As we gather over the Christmas holidays with family and friends... PLEASE remember those families with an empty chair at the dining room table, waiting for their missing loved one to come home...
#Christmas #Missing #MissingPerson #TheMissing #ColdCases #Military #LawEnforcement
December 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM