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Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly 's challenge of 20-year sentence
CHICAGO (AP) — The singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in Chicago, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. Jurors in 2022 convicted the Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, on three charges of producing...
Bears banking on Caleb Williams after taking the 2022 Heisman winner with No. 1 pick in NFL draft
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams, welcome to Chicago. The expectations are clear: Become the franchise quarterback the Bears have craved for years and lift the founding NFL franchise to the top of the league. Other than that, there's no pressure at all. “I...
Stephen Curry wins NBA's Clutch Player of the Year, adding to his trophy collection
Golden State's Stephen Curry led the league in clutch scoring this season, and now he's got another trophy to add to his collection. Curry was announced Thursday night as the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year, adding that award to a resume that includes two MVPs, an All-Star Game MVP,...
Tootsie Roll: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. (TR) on Wednesday reported net income of $15.8 million in its first quarter. The Chicago-based company said it had net income of 22 cents per share. The confectionary products maker posted revenue of $151.5...
Byline Bancorp: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Byline Bancorp Inc. (BY) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $30.4 million. The Chicago-based bank said it had earnings of 70 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts...
Man was shot 13 times in Chicago traffic stop where officers fired nearly 100 rounds, autopsy shows
CHICAGO (AP) — A man killed in a traffic stop last month when plainclothes Chicago police officers fired their guns nearly 100 times was shot 13 times, according to an autopsy report released Thursday. The March 21 police shooting that left Dexter Reed, 26, dead has prompted...
Old Republic: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Old Republic International Corp. (ORI) on Thursday reported profit of $316.7 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had net income of $1.15. Earnings, adjusted for investment gains, came to 67 cents per...
TransUnion: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — TransUnion (TRU) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $65.1 million. The Chicago-based company said it had net income of 33 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 92 cents per share. The...
Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right side
CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger has two fractured ribs on his right side, sidelining another key player for the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger got hurt when he hit the wall in center while trying to make a play on Yainer Diaz's RBI double in the fourth inning of Tuesday night's 7-2 victory...
Dansby Swanson homers as the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Astros 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer during Chicago's four-run first inning and the short-handed Cubs beat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Wednesday night. Playing without Cody Bellinger, Chicago used Swanson's big swing and a solid start by Jameson Taillon to earn its...
