February, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Statewide test results: 25 percent of Highlands failed English language arts

By West Cook News | Feb 21, 2018

About 75 percent of Highlands Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and a quarter of students failed.

James Lecas Jr. and Lisa Lecas buy 1545 North Ave. G-5, River Forest

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

On Feb. 21, 2018, James Lecas Jr. and Lisa Lecas purchased a home at 1545 North Ave. G-5, River Forest from Daniel Spillane for $190,000.

Statewide test results: 80 percent of Home failed English language arts

By West Cook News | Feb 21, 2018

About 20 percent of Home Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 80 percent of students failed.

Candace N Hutchen sells 1206 S. 16th Ave. D, Maywood

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

On Feb. 21, 2018, Damon Williams purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1206 S. 16th Ave. D, Maywood from Candace N Hutchen for $34,500.

Erin Toney purchases 7218 W. Wrightwood Ave. 309, Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

On Feb. 21, 2018, Erin Toney purchased a home at 7218 W. Wrightwood Ave. 309, Elmwood Park from Silvia Izzi-Neri and Dionisia Barsanti for $123,000.

Vidal Dionela and Teresa Christa Silva purchase 10316 Chaucer St. 1, Westchester

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

On Feb. 21, 2018, Vidal Dionela and Teresa Christa Silva purchased a home at 10316 Chaucer St. 1, Westchester from Margo Engel, Gail Carney and Debbie Vacco for $357,500.

Judith A. Mills and Michael D. Grossman acquire 1401 Jackson Ave., River Forest for $1.76M

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

The home at 1401 Jackson Ave., River Forest was sold on Feb. 21, 2018 by Judith A. Mills and Michael D. Grossman for $1,762,500. The buyers were Joanna and Joshua Schubkegel.

Analysis: 82 percent of Home students fail annual tests

By West Cook News | Feb 21, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 18 percent of Home Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Citimortgage Inc. sells 762 Norfolk Ave., Westchester

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 762 Norfolk Ave., Westchester was sold on Feb. 21, 2018 by Citimortgage Inc. for $139,000. The buyer was Wacker Investments Inc..

Statewide test results: 83 percent of Home students failed math

By West Cook News | Feb 21, 2018

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

Statewide test results: 32 percent of Highlands students failed math

By West Cook News | Feb 21, 2018

About 68 percent of Highlands Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 32 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 28 percent of Highlands students fail annual tests

By West Cook News | Feb 21, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 72 percent of Highlands Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Ericka D Walton acquires 7757 Van Buren St. 2-314, Forest Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

The home at 7757 Van Buren St. 2-314, Forest Park was sold on Feb. 21, 2018 by Ericka D Walton for $190,000. The buyer was Tomislav Kikas.

Tanisha Blakemore (trustee) and Blakemore (trust) unload 1118 S. 31st Ave., Bellwood

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

On Feb. 21, 2018, Tanisha Blakemore (trustee) and Blakemore (trust) sold their home at 1118 S. 31st Ave., Bellwood to Roxie A. Mobley and Robert Jacobs for $140,000.

West Suburbs pension funds: Where do taxpayers contribute least?

By West Cook News | Feb 21, 2018

Government pension funds in Chicago, Western Springs and Lyons depended least on taxpayer contributions to make ends meet in 2016, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

University of Illinois at Springfield magazine puts spotlight on head of alumni board

By Marian Johns | Feb 20, 2018

Thom Serafin, University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) Alumni Board chair, was featured recently in the UIS Alumni Magazine as he and UIS Chancellor Susan Koch prepare to honor two alumni this week with the UIS Alumni Achievement and Distinguished Service awards.