who is jelani day

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.

The mother of Jelani Day, the Illinois State University graduate student who went missing and was later found dead in the Illinois River, said the FBI’s new reward for information “is a publicity stunt.”

The FBI announced a reward of up to $10,000 “for substantial information” connected to the disappearance and death of Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day, including new witnesses and evidence.

The mother of an Illinois State University graduate student who vanished in August and was later found dead in a river has hired a prominent civil rights attorney to investigate the man’s death. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

The mother of Jelani Day, who was laid to rest Tuesday, said she is still seeking answers in the case of her son’s death. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.