Family, Volunteers Renew Search for Missing Blue Island Man Dan Davis

Search efforts continue this weekend, with information posted on the Find Dan Davis Facebook group.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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It's been nearly three months since 59-year-old Dan Davis was last seen at a bar in Merrionette Park, Illinois. His family and volunteers have launched a large-scale search effort, with teams searching various areas and handing out flyers in the hopes of finding any clues about his disappearance.

Why it matters

Davis' disappearance has left his family and community searching for answers. The renewed search efforts demonstrate their determination to find him and bring closure to the case.

The details

Davis was last seen on November 26 at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park, the bar and restaurant where he had worked for 25 years. After being involved in a car accident, a Cook County sheriff gave Davis a ride, and police video suggests he may have been disoriented and suffered a medical emergency. His daughter, Wendy Davis, has spearheaded the search efforts, which include volunteers from the Chicago area and Midwest searching various locations, handing out flyers, and checking security cameras.

  • Davis was last seen on November 26, 2025.
  • The renewed search efforts began on February 22, 2026.

The players

Dan Davis

A 59-year-old man who has been missing since November 26, 2025.

Wendy Davis

The daughter of Dan Davis, who has spearheaded the search efforts to find her father.

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What they’re saying

“Today's the first day of our big nationwide Find Dan Day, and we have a bunch of teams on the ground doing a bunch of different stuff.”

— Wendy Davis, Dan Davis' daughter (Fox32Chicago.com)

What’s next

The search efforts will continue on Sunday, February 23, 2026, with volunteers continuing to search various areas and distribute flyers in the hopes of finding any clues about Dan Davis' whereabouts.

The takeaway

The persistent efforts of Dan Davis' family and the community to find him demonstrate the importance of not giving up on missing persons cases, even as time passes. The renewed search efforts highlight the power of community support and the determination to bring closure to a difficult situation.