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A Union man, has been convicted in absentia in Kane County after he was found with 2.4 kilos of cocaine in a backpack in his car, Kane County authorities said.Authorities said Juan C. Cruz Aceves, 32 and formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin, was found guilty Oct. 23 of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a Class X felony, and possession of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.Kane County officials said in a news release that “Cruz Aceves failed to appear in court for the three-day bench trial, at which he was represented by his attorney. Cruz Aceves had previously waived his right to a jury trial.”Authorities said Judge D.J. Tegeler revoked bail and issued a warrant for Cruz Aceves’ arrest.Kane County officials said in a news release that the case against Cruz Aceves began when an Illinois State Police officer stopped him for speeding on Interstate 90 westbound near Huntley.“The trooper determined that Cruz Aceves did not have a valid driver’s license or valid in