December, 2017 | West Cook News

Durkin had role in Broadview strip club fight

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 15, 2017

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin played a role in the drawn out legal battle between the Village of Broadview and a proposed adult "gentleman's club," Chicago Joe’s Tea Room, according to a 2013 deposition of former Broadview Mayor Henry A. Vicenik.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 60176 in July

By West Cook News | Dec 15, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 60176, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.

Alice J. Swen (trust) and Kathy J. Doronzo (trustee) acquires 4656 Grace St., Schiller Park

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, 2017, Alice J. Swen (trust) and Kathy J. Doronzo (trustee) sold their home at 4656 Grace St., Schiller Park to Evgeny Rulev for $165,000.

Bank NY Mellon Trust Co. unloads 112 Bellwood Ave., Bellwood

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

The home at 112 Bellwood Ave., Bellwood was sold on Dec. 15, 2017 by Bank NY Mellon Trust Co. for $89,000. The buyer was S R US Group Ltd..

Stavros J Bakopoulos purchases 2334 N. Harlem Ave. 2C, Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, 2017, Robin Bakaj sold their home at 2334 N. Harlem Ave. 2C, Elmwood Park to Stavros J Bakopoulos for $70,000.

Patricia and Vernon Jackson sell 2544 S. 15th Ave. Ill., Broadview

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, 2017, Patricia and Vernon Jackson sold their home at 2544 S. 15th Ave. Ill., Broadview to Daisy A. Rivera for $162,000.

Statewide test results: 83 percent of Washington students failed math

By West Cook News | Dec 15, 2017

About 17 percent of Washington Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 83 percent of students failed.

Timothy M Pyles acquires 150 S. Oak Park Ave. 408, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, 2017, Timothy M Pyles sold their home at 150 S. Oak Park Ave. 408, Oak Park to Walter Z. Rywak for $94,000.

Analysis: 78 percent of Costello students fail annual tests

By West Cook News | Dec 15, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 22 percent of Costello School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Wayne and Tammy Watson unload 2125 S. 23rd Ave., Broadview

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, 2017, You-Hong Cheng and Limin Sun purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2125 S. 23rd Ave., Broadview from Wayne and Tammy Watson for $101,000.

Statewide test results: 74 percent of Costello failed English language arts

By West Cook News | Dec 15, 2017

About 26 percent of Costello School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Arthington Prop LLC sells 1831 S. 10th Ave., Maywood

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, 2017, Arthington Prop LLC sold their home at 1831 S. 10th Ave., Maywood to Diane Felton for $170,000.

Walter A. Pedemonte acquires 1535 Park Ave. 305, River Forest

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, 2017, David Jankowich sold their two bedroom, two bathroom home at 1535 Park Ave. 305, River Forest to Walter A. Pedemonte for $185,000.

Nicholas V. and Heidi L. Garzini acquire 428 Elgin Ave. Hse, Forest Park

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, 2017, Nicholas V. and Heidi L. Garzini purchased a home at 428 Elgin Ave. Hse, Forest Park from Chicago Trust Co. Tyr for $306,000.

Analysis: 77 percent of Washington students fail annual tests

By West Cook News | Dec 15, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 23 percent of Washington Middle School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Victor R. and Claudia K. Castro buy 5208 Ridge Ave., Hillside

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, 2017, Pamela M. and Jospeh R. Jacknick sold their home at 5208 Ridge Ave., Hillside to Victor R. and Claudia K. Castro for $344,000.

Rivera Elias M. and Edgardo Rivera and Loida H Gonzales acquire 2024 N. 72nd Court, Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

The home at 2024 N. 72nd Court, Elmwood Park was sold on Dec. 15, 2017 by Romeo S Gonzales Jr. for $258,000. The buyers were Rivera Elias M. and Edgardo Rivera and Loida H Gonzales.

Statewide test results: 71 percent of Washington failed English language arts

By West Cook News | Dec 15, 2017

About 29 percent of Washington Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 71 percent of students failed.

Quick Draw Prop LLC acquires 7704 W. Sunset Drive, Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, 2017, Quick Draw Prop LLC purchased a home at 7704 W. Sunset Drive, Elmwood Park from Diane J. Cwikla (trustee) and Diane J. Cwikla (trust) for $233,000.