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Judge denies pretrial release of a man charged with killing a Chicago police officer

May. 03, 2024 18:29 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — A judge denied pretrial release of a 22-year-old man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an off-duty Chicago police officer during a court appearance Friday. Xavier L. Tate Jr. is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking and...

Cubs ace Justin Steele in line to return Monday from hamstring injury

May. 03, 2024 14:24 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs ace Justin Steele is just about ready to return to Chicago's rotation after being sidelined since the season opener because of a strained left hamstring. Steele is on track to start Monday against San Diego, assuming he gets through one more bullpen session with...

King Charles' longtime charity celebrates new name and US expansion at New York gala

May. 03, 2024 10:12 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The King's Trust celebrated its new name, an update of King Charles III's long-running charity The Prince's Trust, and the expansion of its work in the United States with a star-studded gala in New York City on Thursday night. “Ladies and gentlemen, the trust will...

U.S. Cellular: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 03, 2024 07:49 AM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — United States Cellular Corp. (USM) on Friday reported first-quarter profit of $18 million. On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had profit of 20 cents. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average...

TDS: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 03, 2024 07:49 AM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Telephone & Data Systems Inc. (TDS) on Friday reported first-quarter profit of $29 million. The Chicago-based company said it had net income of 10 cents per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average...

CBOE: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 03, 2024 07:43 AM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — CBOE Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) on Friday reported first-quarter earnings of $208.3 million. The Chicago-based company said it had net income of $1.96 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $2.15 per share. ...

More than 2,100 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses

May. 02, 2024 23:11 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police have arrested more than 2,100 people during pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks, sometimes using riot gear, tactical vehicles and flash-bang devices to clear tent encampments and occupied buildings. One officer...

Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer

May. 02, 2024 18:07 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Chicago police officer who was slain while off-duty and heading home from work, authorities said Thursday. Xavier L. Tate Jr. was charged with first-degree murder, the Cook County State’s...

Ryan Specialty: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 02, 2024 17:48 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Specialty Group Holdings Inc. (RYAN) on Thursday reported net income of $40.7 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had net income of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to...

Adtalem: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

May. 02, 2024 17:46 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Adtalem Global Education Inc. (ATGE) on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $36.8 million. The Chicago-based company said it had profit of 93 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.50 per share. ...