Local Philanthropist John Nichols, 85, Reported Missing

Update: Confirmed overnight, Nichols was found safe early Friday morning.

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Winnetka police are asking for the public’s help in locating Chicago philanthropist John D. Nichols Jr., 85. He was last seen Thursday morning just before 9 a.m., according to police.

Nichols, the husband of Window to the World Communications, Inc. Trustee Alexandra Nichols, was driving alone in his 2013 silver, four-door Volvo with license plate number UBG 298. He was wearing a cotton plaid long-sleeved shirt, khaki pants, a black jacket and aviator-style glasses. 

He has a medical dependency that requires medication that may result in him becoming disoriented, police said.

Anyone with information about Nichols' whereabouts should immediately call 911 or the Winnetka Police Department: 847-501-6034.


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