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FOUND: Man, 69, missing from River North

By Taylor Hartz

A 69-year-old man was located after being reported missing from River North.

Wayne Hendricks was last seen about 4:15 p.m. Saturday near the 100 block of West Ontario Street, according to Chicago police. He was later found safe, police said at 11:24 p.m.

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