Police: No Foul Play in Death of Downers Grove Man Bill Foley
Downers Grove resident William Foley was found dead in his car Sunday in Pope County nearly two weeks after his family reported him missing.
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Foul Play Not Suspected in Death of Downers Grove Man Bill Foley
Downers Grove resident William Foley was found dead in his car Sunday in Pope County nearly two weeks after his family reported him missing.
Illinois State Police say foul play is not suspected in the death of a Downers Grove man whose body was discovered Sunday in Pope County. Bill Foley, 55, was found dead in his car around 1 p.m. in the Shawnee National Forest—roughly six hours south of Downers Grove, authorities said. Autopsy results are still pending, police said. Foley was last seen around 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, when he was leaving his job in Lombard, police said. His family reported him missing when he didn't return home. A former Marine, Foley worked at an IT company in Lombard. He grew up in Lisle, where his mother still resides, but had lived in Downers Grove for more than 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Vickie, and daughter, Caitlyn, as well as his mother, …
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Missing Downers Grove Man Bill Foley Found Dead in Southern Illinois
The Downers Grove Police Department said Monday that resident William Foley was found dead Sunday in Pope County.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Downers Grove Man Bill Foley Found Dead After More Than A Week Missing
The Downers Grove Police Department said Monday that resident William Foley was found dead Sunday in Pope County.
After a week and a half search by family, friends and law enforcement, Downers Grove resident Bill Foley was found dead Sunday in Pope County. The Downers Grove Police Department said Monday that the cause of death is still under investigation by Illinois State Police. Family members thanked more than 1,100 followers on the Facebook page "Help Find Bill Foley" for their support in a message Monday morning. "Hey FB family...it is with a broken heart that I tell you that Bill Foley was located last night and he is deceased. We are all so sad, but we know he is now at peace with his dad in heaven. I want to thank all of you for your efforts, thoughts, prayers, shares, cares, signing of the petition, writing stories, helping search, …
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
Search Continues for Bill Foley, Missing Downers Grove Man
Family members say there has still been no sign of 55-year-old William Foley, who was reported missing Feb. 6 after he didn't return home from work.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Search Continues for Bill Foley, Missing Downers Grove Man
Family members say there has still been no sign of 55-year-old William Foley, who was reported missing Feb. 6 after he didn't return home from work.
More than 10 days after his disappearance, there are still no signs of Downers Grove resident William Foley—leading his family to question whether he has been the victim of foul play. Foley, 55, was last seen around 1 p.m. on Feb. 6, when he was leaving his job in Lombard, police said. His family reported him missing when he didn't return home. READ: Police Searching for Missing Downers Grove Man Downers Grove police issued an alert Friday afternoon with a picture of Foley and a description of his vehicle, a white 1997 Ford Escort with Illinois license plate 9985772. On Tuesday, police told Foley's brother, Jim, that there has been no cell phone, I-Pass, bank or credit card activity since he was reported missing. The last indication of his…
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a concerned citizen
11:09 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
On Friday during the day we saw helicopters over the Orchard Brook area and wondered if they were searching for this man? Note they were not the usual helicopters that go in and out of Good Sams. more ›
Monday, February 11, 2013
Police Searching for Missing Downers Grove Man
William Foley, 55, was last seen Wednesday afternoon at his place of work in Lombard, according to Downers Grove police.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Police Searching for Missing Downers Grove Man
William Foley, 55, was last seen Wednesday afternoon at his place of work in Lombard, according to Downers Grove police.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Police Searching for Missing Downers Grove Man
William Foley, 55, was last seen Wednesday afternoon at his place of work in Lombard, according to Downers Grove police.
UPDATED: Feb. 11, 5 a.m. The search continues for Downers Grove resident William Foley, who was reported missing Wednesday evening after he failed to return home from work. As of Sunday night, there have been no signs of Foley, according to a post by family members on the Facebook page "Help Find Bill Foley." "The search continues throughout the weekend and we are hopeful that he will be safely returned to our family," the post states. "Please continue to spread the word and also to pray for Bill. Where ever he is, we pray that he is unharmed and able to come home to us." Foley was last seen around 1 p.m. Wednesday at his place of employment in Lombard, police said. He is 5-foot-7, 195 pounds, with brownish-gray hair and blue eyes, and is…
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a concerned citizen
11:10 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
On Friday during the day we saw helicopters over the Orchard Brook area and wondered if they were searching for this man? Note they were not the usual helicopters that go in and out of Good Sams more ›
Julie Burke
3:40 pm on Monday, February 18, 2013
I'm very moved by the family's statement. My deepest condolences to Bill's family and friends. It's sad to see that his life ended this way. May God be with you all. more ›