West Cook News

Statewide test results: 62 percent of Roy failed English language arts

By West Cook News | Feb 8, 2018

About 38 percent of Roy Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 62 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 88 percent of Thurgood Marshall failed English language arts

By West Cook News | Feb 8, 2018

About 12 percent of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 88 percent of students failed.

Ramiro P Arias acquires 303 S. 25th Ave. 1, Bellwood

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 8, 2018

The home at 303 S. 25th Ave. 1, Bellwood was sold on Feb. 8, 2018 by BMO Harris Bank for $85,000. The buyer was Ramiro P Arias.

Rankings: 10 worst funded pensions in West Suburbs

By West Cook News | Feb 8, 2018

Chicago, Lyons and Stone Park have government pension funds with the lowest funding levels in West Suburbs, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Statewide test results: 93 percent of Thurgood Marshall students failed math

By West Cook News | Feb 8, 2018

About 7 percent of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 93 percent of students failed.

Erika Cardiel acquires 641 Garfield Terrace B, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 8, 2018

On Feb. 8, 2018, Erik and Arkadiusz Stelmach sold their home at 641 Garfield Terrace B, Oak Park to Erika Cardiel for $46,500.

Analysis: 66 percent of Roy students fail annual tests

By West Cook News | Feb 8, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 34 percent of Roy Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 70 percent of Roy students failed math

By West Cook News | Feb 8, 2018

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

Analysis: 91 percent of Thurgood Marshall students fail annual tests

By West Cook News | Feb 8, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 9 percent of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

From Prairie State Wire

Cook County GOP's endorsement of Rauner may not be what it seems

By W.J. Kennedy | 6 years ago

Republicans from at least one township in Cook County said that Tuesday's endorsement of Gov. Bruce Rauner was the outcome of a rigged process and not a reflection of grass-roots support within the party.

Northlake 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 Northlake rose by $25,750 while total sales increased by 150%.

Statewide test results: 43 percent of Roosevelt students failed math

By West Cook News | Feb 7, 2018

About 57 percent of Roosevelt School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 43 percent of students failed.

River Grove 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 River Grove rose by $4,500 while total sales increased by 11.1%.

Hillside 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 Hillside fell by $14,000 while total sales increased by 22.2%.

Countryside 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 Countryside fell by $78,000 while total sales decreased by 25%.

La Grange Park 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 La Grange Park fell by $11,500 while total sales increased by 5.6%.

River Forest 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 River Forest rose by $75,750 while total sales increased by 8.3%.

Franklin 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 Franklin Park rose by $44,500 while total sales decreased by 27.8%.

Oak 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 Oak Park rose by $40,000 while total sales decreased by 13%.

Statewide test results: 65 percent of Edison failed English language arts

By West Cook News | Feb 7, 2018

About 35 percent of Edison Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 65 percent of students failed.