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Memorial draws 900 as Chopin tragedy officials recall impact
About 900 packed Chopin Elementary School auditorium for a memorial service after two children were killed and 20 percent of students stayed home in shock. Principal Sol Wernick and Schools Superintendent Ruth Love spoke as eight of 19 injured remained hospitalized. Rivera, 50, charged with reckless homicide, told a judge he is unemployed and father of four. Bond set at 150000 with arraignment May 28. Police investigate possible brake failure or accelerator mix up after the car struck the students and hurt others.
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Chicago
Sol Wernick
Ruth B. Love
Cruz Rivera
Cook County
Rivera
Joseph Urso
Urso
St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Sara Salas
Phyllis Pavese
Miss Salas
Isabelle
Raul Salas