West Cook News

Bernard G. Allen III (trustee) and Nancy Ann Allen (trust) unload 410 Ashland Ave. Second, River Forest

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 26, 2018

The home at 410 Ashland Ave. Second, River Forest was sold on April 26, 2018 by Bernard G. Allen III (trustee) and Nancy Ann Allen (trust) for $200,000. The buyer was Melvin Roberts.

Shawn S. and Gloria N. Dillard sell 917 N. Marion St., Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 26, 2018

On April 26, 2018, Shawn S. and Gloria N. Dillard sold their home at 917 N. Marion St., Oak Park to David Joseph Langenmayr and Lauren Milojevic for $735,000.

Fma Prop LLC unloads 2529 N. 75th Court 3, Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 26, 2018

The eight bedroom, three bathroom home at 2529 N. 75th Court 3, Elmwood Park was sold on April 26, 2018 by Fma Prop LLC for $465,000. The buyer was P V I LLC.

7 offenders paroled in zip code 60131 in October

By West Cook News | Apr 26, 2018

Seven offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 60131, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.

William Hall unloads 7352 Lake St. 1W, River Forest

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 26, 2018

On April 26, 2018, Jennifer M Kerwin purchased a home at 7352 Lake St. 1W, River Forest from William Hall for $248,500.

Sadhana Kalpana Dharmapuri and Ricky L Myers acquire 525 Forest Ave., River Forest

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 26, 2018

The home at 525 Forest Ave., River Forest was sold on April 26, 2018 by Jeffrey L. and Elizabeth A. Cappelli for $472,000. The buyers were Sadhana Kalpana Dharmapuri and Ricky L Myers.

Kristin and Brady W. Creel and Phillip Mannino acquire 701 Clinton Ave., Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 26, 2018

On April 26, 2018, Frank J. Muriello (trustee) and S. Muriello Eileen (trust) sold their home at 701 Clinton Ave., Oak Park to Kristin and Brady W. Creel and Phillip Mannino for $600,000.

Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee) unloads 1021 Des Plaines Ave. C208, Forest Park

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 26, 2018

On April 26, 2018, Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee) sold their home at 1021 Des Plaines Ave. C208, Forest Park to Rayshaun Mallory for $91,000.

Peter Manikowski and Stephanie M Toth-Manikowski acquire 514 N. Marion St., Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 26, 2018

On April 26, 2018, Thom P Cutean sold their home at 514 N. Marion St., Oak Park to Peter Manikowski and Stephanie M Toth-Manikowski for $726,000.

Concepcion C Cerventes-Cook and Jonathan Cook acquire 105 Wesley Ave., Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 26, 2018

The home at 105 Wesley Ave., Oak Park was sold on April 26, 2018 by Concepcion C Cerventes-Cook and Jonathan Cook for $480,000. The buyers were Kyla and Lou Lombardo.

Anzen Prop LLC sells 7319 North Ave., River Forest

By West Cook News | Apr 26, 2018

The property at 7319 North Ave., River Forest was sold on April 26, 2018 by Anzen Prop LLC for $900,000. The buyer was Rondo Inv LLC.

Report: 41.8% of Lagrange Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By West Cook News | Apr 26, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 41.8 percent of the Lagrange Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Kathy M Samaan sells 123 Wright Lane, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 26, 2018

The home at 123 Wright Lane, Oak Park was sold on April 26, 2018 by Kathy M Samaan for $332,000. The buyers were Michael G. and Janorise Robinson.

Carol R. Rothstein (trustee), James L. Beasley (trust) and Lloyd D. Beasley (trustee) acquires 2515 N. 79th Ave., Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 26, 2018

The home at 2515 N. 79th Ave., Elmwood Park was sold on April 26, 2018 by Carol R. Rothstein (trustee), James L. Beasley (trust) and Lloyd D. Beasley (trustee) for $190,000. The buyer was Lori Cannella.

Thomas Keefe acquires 7243 Madison St. 203, Forest Park

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 26, 2018

On April 26, 2018, Daniel P. Hogan purchased a home at 7243 Madison St. 203, Forest Park from Thomas Keefe for $215,000.

Records show how much Illinois school districts have paid for spiking teacher pensions ahead of retirement

By West Cook News | Apr 26, 2018

School districts in Forest Park, Bellwood and Franklin Park were among those in Illinois that paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teacher

From Prairie State Wire

19,560 borrowers in default on student loans after attending Illinois schools

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Devry University in Chicago, American Intercontinental University in Schaumburg, and College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn reported the largest share of borrowers of all higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

West suburban Cook property owners owe $11.1 million in delinquent taxes

By LGIS Newsfeed | Apr 25, 2018

Owners of 656 homes, businesses or lots in Proviso owe nearly $4 million in delinquent taxes – or $26.08 per resident, according to the Cook County Treasurer.

5 offenders paroled in zip code 60534 in October

By West Cook News | Apr 25, 2018

Five offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 60534, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.

Report: 58.8% of Hodgkins Police Pension Fund is funded

By West Cook News | Apr 25, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 58.8 percent of the Hodgkins Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.