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On Dec. 22, 2017, Rogelio and Andrea Gonzalez purchased a home at 534 S. 22nd Ave., Bellwood from PNC Bank for $85,000.

North W Housing PS purchases 118 48th Ave., Bellwood

On Dec. 22, 2017, North W Housing PS purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 118 48th Ave., Bellwood from Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association for $93,000.

Marilyn Embry unloads 224 46th Ave., Bellwood

On Dec. 22, 2017, Bertha L. and Phillip McClellan purchased a home at 224 46th Ave., Bellwood from Marilyn Embry for $179,000.

Lillie Nancy and Lillie John G. acquire 500 Bonnie Brae Place B2, River Forest

The home at 500 Bonnie Brae Place B2, River Forest was sold on Dec. 22, 2017 by Lillie Nancy and Lillie John G. for $134,000. The buyers were Claudia Marino and Pierro Massimo Di.

Statewide test results: 66 percent of Westchester Intermediate failed English language arts

About 34 percent of Westchester Intermediate School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 66 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 68 percent of John F. Kennedy students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 32 percent of John F. Kennedy Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 64 percent of John F. Kennedy failed English language arts

About 36 percent of John F. Kennedy Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 64 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 70 percent of Westchester Intermediate students failed math

About 30 percent of Westchester Intermediate School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 70 percent of students failed.

Village of River Forest Village Board met December 15

Village of River Forest Village Board met 11:45 a.m. Friday, December 15.

River Forest Zoning Board of Appeals met December 20

River Forest Zoning Board of Appeals met 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 20.

Village of Schiller Park Board of Trustees will meet December 21

Village of Schiller Park Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 21.

Village of Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission met December 19

Village of Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission met 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 19.

Blackboard Properties acquires 2102 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 21, 2017

On Dec. 21, 2017, Blackboard Properties purchased a home at 2102 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park from Citizens Bank for $150,000.

Priscilla and Braniff A. Hoover and Priscilla Rockett unload 2329 S. 20th Ave., Broadview

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 21, 2017

On Dec. 21, 2017, Sfr Holdings LP purchased a home at 2329 S. 20th Ave., Broadview from Priscilla and Braniff A. Hoover and Priscilla Rockett for $191,500.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 60154 in August

Three offenders released on parole in August live in Illinois zip code 60154, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.

Statewide test results: 88 percent of Whittier Primary students failed math

About 12 percent of Whittier Primary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 88 percent of students failed.

James V. Depaolo (trustee) and V. Depaolo James (trust) acquires 2216 N. 74th Ave., Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 21, 2017

The home at 2216 N. 74th Ave., Elmwood Park was sold on Dec. 21, 2017 by James V. Depaolo (trustee) and V. Depaolo James (trust) for $156,000. The buyer was Luis M Sanchez.

Analysis: 47 percent of Washington Dual Language students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 53 percent of Washington Dual Language Academy students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 76 percent of Whittier Primary failed English language arts