It’s been two years since Jelani Day, a graduate student at Illinois State University, disappeared and was later found dead in the Illinois River, NBC Chicago’s Alex Maragos reports.

It’s been two years since Jelani Day, a graduate student at Illinois State University, disappeared and was later found dead in the Illinois River. The coroner said the cause of death was drowning, but the manner of death — homicide, suicide or accident — remains undetermined.

While one year has passed since Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day disappeared and many questions remain, his family is unrelenting in their search for answers. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.

While one year has passed since Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day disappeared and many questions remain, his family is unrelenting in their search for answers. On the campus of Illinois State University this weekend, relatives of Day organized a celebration honoring his life and launched a foundation in their loved one’s name. Day disappeared on Aug. 24,...

As Jelani Day’s family marks one year since the graduate student disappeared, NBC 5 Investigates’ Rob Stafford sat down with Day’s sisters to talk about their search for answers, possible video evidence and love for their brother.

For Jelani Day’s sisters, memories of their late brother bring smiles to their faces. “As a big brother, he always reminded me I was the little sister, no matter how close in age or tall I got,“ laughed Zena Day. “I want people to know he was full of life,“ added Decara Day, Jelani’s older sister. “He was very...

The discovery of Jelani Day’s iPhone—a crucial clue in the unsolved case—was pure luck, and family say there could be critical information the device, if only police could access it.

The discovery of Jelani Day’s iPhone—a crucial clue in the unsolved case—was pure luck, and family say there could be critical information the device, if only police could access it. NBC 5 Investigates’ Rob Stafford has the story.

Almost seven months later, the FBI continues to look for information related to the disappearance and death of Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day, reminding the public of a reward of up to $10,000.

Nearly six months after Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day disappeared, his mother remains committed to finding out what led up to his death. NBC 5 Investigates’ Rob Stafford reports.