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Tanya Shannon, a 40-year-old mother of four, has been missing since Sunday. Authorities concluded a ground search for her yesterday after searching since Sunday. Dec. 5, 2010
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Tanya Shannon should call the sheriff’s office at (815) 433-2161.

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The map includes:
Streator – Location of Party. Tanya and Dale left the party between 12:30-12:45AM.
Accident Site – Approximate – Not Confirmed. Normal driving time from party to crash site would be approximately 30 min, making the crash time approximately 1:00-1:15AM (driving time may have been impacted by weather). Deputy discovered car at approximately 1:45AM.
Seneca – Dale’s Sister’s House. Approxmately 6 mi from crash site. The site at link says Tanya and Dale were on their way to Dale’s sister’s house in Seneca.
Ransom – Tanya and Dale’s house. Approximately 6 mi from crash site.
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