P.O. Wright also stressed that people in the Ruby Street area or Fairbanks Avenue areas of Joliet who may still have Ring, business or residential video surveillance cameras should check and see if they have still any activity from the night of May 29 or overnight Saturday, May 30. The collection encompasses 7 cubic feet of material, including newspaper clippings, political campaign materials, constituent correspondence, personal tributes, family photographs, oversized photographs, certificates, plaques, and a variety of awards and certificates. Gordon Family is organizing this fundraiser. "That's where he bought the bike and was getting it fixed for an oil leak," Wright said. "The fact that his phone never left Joliet makes his friends and family worry, and his mom is worried because she speaks to him every single day," Wright said. Joliet officer Olin Torkelson responded to Patch's inquiry in an email statement. Consortia. A Facebook page originally set up to publicize his disappearance is now directing people to a Go Fund Me page for funeral expenses. Carl's body was found 6/18 in Little Calumet River in Blue Island, IL. 5408Mississippi State, MS 39762-5408, https://guides.library.msstate.edu/coronavirus, Borrow laptops, cameras, phone chargers, and The church area is 2.2 miles away from the Ruby Street building. The GoFundMe reminds people that Gordon was last seen in Joliet on Ruby Street. The Carl J. Gordon is described as a black male, 6-foot, 200 to 220 pounds. Carl's body was found 6/18 in Little Calumet River in Blue Island, IL. more, Congressional & Political Research Center, The Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of The cemetery is directly across the street from the building where Gordon was last known to visit. The building has five garage stalls in the back of the property. Carl's … ***, People have raised more money on GoFundMe than anywhere else. We are so grateful to everyone who assisted in the search efforts to bring Carl home. Please pray for the family, respect their privacy and give them time to grieve. At this time JPD is not issuing a press release either, as it is not our investigation. Image provided to Patch for use by Missing Persons Awareness Network. ***The funds raised from this GoFundMe account will be used for Carl's final expenses, memorial service, burial, etc. It's from last Friday showing several family and friends in Joliet trying to find Carl Gordon and family members describing his last known whereabouts. We are grateful for the continued support and prayers. Gordon lived in Boone County, Ill., which is in the Rockford area. Living life to the fullest with a quick joke, a flashing smile and a heart of gold, Senator Gordon inspired life, character and determination in his family and friends. Gordon was born Rufus Carl Gordon Jr. in Goochland, Virginia, and was always known by his middle name. Learn more. Senator Carl J. Gordon's investigation is classified as an endangered missing person case, Wright said. ", Wright said her organization has been in regular contact with Boone County, Belvidere Police, Joliet Police and the Will County Sheriff's Office. "The Joliet Police Investigations Division is assisting Boone County with their investigation, but all media inquires about this case should be referred to Boone County, as they would be able to provide you with the best information on their case. Wright said the investigation into Gordon's whereabouts has turned up no activity on his credit cards and bank accounts since Friday, May 29, when Gordon was last seen in Joliet. "Jack" Gordon, Jr. Collection contains materials relating to Gordon's life and career as Mississippi's second-longest serving legislator. (Patch article continues below this photo.). With heavy hearts, we are sad to announce that Carl Gordon has earned his wings. Trinity is on the east side of Joliet in a residential neighborhood. Box The other scenario, Wright said, is that he may have met foul play in Joliet. Wright believes there are two likely scenarios of what may have happened. Carl Gordon was last seen visiting a building on Joliet's Ruby Street and it's also where he paid for a pizza on his credit card. This is an active investigation and we cannot answer any questions at this time. (662) 325-7663 Carl leaves behind 3 young children and any extra money will go directly to his children.