Driver Convicted DUI Crash That Killed 5-Year-Old
A Will County jury has found Cecil Conner Jr. guilty of aggravated driving under the influence in the high-speed crash that led to the death of his girlfriend's 5-year-old son last spring.
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A Will County jury has found Cecil Conner Jr. guilty of aggravated driving under the influence in the high-speed crash that led to the death of his girlfriend's 5-year-old son last spring.
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Chicago police said the group broke the side window of the store, went inside, and removed the ATM.
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A group of unknown people broke the side window of the store, entered, and removed the ATM from inside.
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Chicago police said the group broke the side window of the store, went inside, and removed the ATM.
Aurora police said the woman was racing a motorcycle at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour when she suddenly changed into the right turn lane toward North Eola Road, struck a curb, and lost control.
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Video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the 19-year-old being transported on a stretcher out of the department store.
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