West Cook News

Statewide test results: 82 percent of Edison students failed math

By West Cook News | Feb 7, 2018

About 18 percent of Edison Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 82 percent of students failed.

Cicero home prices rise in January 2018

By West Cook News | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Cicero rose by $7,500 while total sales decreased by 28.8%.

Maywood home prices fall in January 2018

By West Cook News | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Maywood fell by $13,750 while total sales increased by 12%.

Statewide test results: 29 percent of Roosevelt failed English language arts

By West Cook News | Feb 7, 2018

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

Burr Ridge (Cook County) home prices rise in January 2018

By West Cook News | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Burr Ridge in Cook County rose by $75,000 while total sales decreased by 25%.

Melrose Park home prices unchanged in January 2018

By West Cook News | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Melrose Park was unchanged while total sales decreased by 25.9%.

Ronald McCord purchases 415 Wesley Ave. 42, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The home at 415 Wesley Ave. 42, Oak Park was sold on Feb. 7, 2018 by Bernard E. Akins for $85,000. The buyer was Ronald McCord.

Broadview home prices rise in January 2018

By West Cook News | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Broadview rose by $61,750 while total sales decreased by 62.5%.

Elmwood Park home prices rise in January 2018

By West Cook News | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Elmwood Park rose by $24,000 while total sales increased by 90.5%.

All Saints Catholic Academy principal fears proposal could scuttle Invest in Kids scholarship program

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 6, 2018

Melissa Santos, principal at All Saints Catholic Academy in Naperville, wonders how something she once viewed as being to the common good, the state's tax credit scholarship program, could so quickly become distorted from its original intent.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: U of I in-state tuition tops list of 115 Midwest schools spanning 10 states

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

With an annual price tag of $15,058, the University of Illinois charged the highest in-state tuition for 2016-17, according to Higher Education Tribune.

Proposed 'privilege tax' bill called 'a hot stick in the eyes' of Illinois businesses

By Richard Jones | Feb 6, 2018

Mark Glennon, the founder of Wirepoints, sees House Bill 4293 as being representative of everything wrong with Illinois’ faltering national reputation.

Rankings: 10 best funded pensions in West Suburbs

By West Cook News | Feb 6, 2018

Western Springs, Northlake and Berwyn have government pension funds with the highest funding levels in West Suburbs, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Community Bank Oak PK River Forest acquire 627 Forest Ave., River Forest

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2018

The four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 627 Forest Ave., River Forest was sold on Feb. 6, 2018 by Community Bank Oak PK River Forest for $650,000. The buyers were Elise E. and Simon M. Saddleton.

Analysis: 89 percent of Roosevelt students fail annual tests

By West Cook News | Feb 6, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 11 percent of Roosevelt Middle School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Investquest Partners Holdings Inc. acquire 415 Frederick Ave., Bellwood

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2018

The home at 415 Frederick Ave., Bellwood was sold on Feb. 6, 2018 by Investquest Partners Holdings Inc. for $87,000. The buyers were Adrian Najera Jr. and Matthew A. Flanagan.

Statewide test results: 85 percent of Roosevelt failed English language arts

By West Cook News | Feb 6, 2018

About 15 percent of Roosevelt Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 85 percent of students failed.

Iliana Linares purchases 7758 W. Cressett Drive, Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2018

The home at 7758 W. Cressett Drive, Elmwood Park was sold on Feb. 6, 2018 by Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee) for $220,000. The buyer was Iliana Linares.

Timothy G. and Eilene A. Heckman sell 506 Madison St. 1N, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2018

On Feb. 6, 2018, Joshua M. Suszek purchased a home at 506 Madison St. 1N, Oak Park from Timothy G. and Eilene A. Heckman for $85,000.

1108 Dunlop LLC unloads 1108 Dunlop Ave., Forest Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2018

The eight bedroom, three bathroom home at 1108 Dunlop Ave., Forest Park was sold on Feb. 6, 2018 by 1108 Dunlop LLC for $422,500. The buyer was Ken Edward Murphy.