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Coverage dated October 8, 2026 to October 9, 2026

Police search for Palatine woman who disappeared during visit to Chicago with boyfriend

Headline from NBC Chicago

A 24-year-old suburban woman is missing after authorities and relatives say she traveled to Chicago with her boyfriend, but only he came home. Alyssa Smith was reported missing to Palatine police by a family member on Sept. 30.

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  1. New York Post

    Illinois restaurant worker Alyssa Smith missing after vanishing on Chicago trip with boyfriend (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Alyssa Smith, 24, was reported missing on Sept. 30 while on a trip to Chicago with her boyfriend. The search is now in its second week.

  2. Fox News

    Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Alyssa Smith vanished after a Chicago trip with her boyfriend, who returned home without her, her mom said. Possible sightings near Grant Park are under review.

  3. NBC Chicago

    Police search for Palatine woman who disappeared during visit to Chicago with boyfriend (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    A 24-year-old suburban woman is missing after authorities and relatives say she traveled to Chicago with her boyfriend, but only he came home. Alyssa Smith was reported missing to Palatine police by a family member on Sept. 30.

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