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News from January 2018

Cortland and Timothy M. Dietrich acquires 750 William St., River Forest

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 19, 2018

The home at 750 William St., River Forest was sold on Jan. 19, 2018 by Cortland and Timothy M. Dietrich for $455,000. The buyer was Sellers Advantage Chi-Town LLC.

Richard Braczko sells 1119 N. Sixth Ave., Maywood

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 19, 2018

On Jan. 19, 2018, Elda Lugardo and Cenorina Ibarez purchased a four bedroom, one bathroom home at 1119 N. Sixth Ave., Maywood from Richard Braczko for $230,000.

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Analysis: 72 percent of John Mills students fail annual tests

By West Cook News | Jan 19, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 28 percent of John Mills Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Kristopher K. and Kathryn L. Lowes acquire 1411 Monroe Ave., River Forest

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 19, 2018

On Jan. 19, 2018, L. Slamm Judith (trust) and Judith L. Slamm (trustee) sold their home at 1411 Monroe Ave., River Forest to Kristopher K. and Kathryn L. Lowes for $534,000.

Jaclyn Dominguez acquires 315 Marengo Ave. 2-H, Forest Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 19, 2018

On Jan. 19, 2018, Midwest Residential Rehab Series N LLC sold their home at 315 Marengo Ave. 2-H, Forest Park to Jaclyn Dominguez for $101,000.

Pete Highland Realty Ltd. acquires 458 Clayton Road, Hillside

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 19, 2018

On Jan. 19, 2018, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. sold their home at 458 Clayton Road, Hillside to Pete Highland Realty Ltd. for $110,000.

Town of Cicero President and Board of Trustees met January 9.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2018

Town of Cicero President and Board of Trustees met at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9.

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Berwyn City Council met January 9.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2018

Berwyn City Council met at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9.

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Village of Franklin Park Board of Trustees met January 16.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2018

Village of Franklin Park Board of Trustees met at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

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Village of Berkeley Board met January 16.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2018

Village of Berkeley Board met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

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Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met January 16.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2018

Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Yellowstone Group Inc. acquires 903 Suffolk Ave., Westchester

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 19, 2018

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 903 Suffolk Ave., Westchester was sold on Jan. 19, 2018 by First National Fin Inc. for $85,000. The buyer was Yellowstone Group Inc..

Deborah J Flint purchases 1341 Portsmouth Ave., Westchester

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 19, 2018

The home at 1341 Portsmouth Ave., Westchester was sold on Jan. 19, 2018 by Debra Dufek and John Zenian for $190,000. The buyer was Deborah J Flint.

Laura S. and John Connelly buy 626 Ferdinand Ave., Forest Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 19, 2018

On Jan. 19, 2018, Laura S. and John Connelly purchased a home at 626 Ferdinand Ave., Forest Park from Jim M. Venetucci III and Lauren T. Hagan for $390,000.

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Statewide test results: 70 percent of John Mills failed English language arts

By West Cook News | Jan 19, 2018

About 30 percent of John Mills Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 70 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: 74 percent of John Mills students failed math

By West Cook News | Jan 19, 2018

About 26 percent of John Mills Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Village of Schiller Park Recreation Board met January 16.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2018

Village of Schiller Park Recreation Board met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

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Berkeley should change public notice procedures for property use changes, area resident says

By Karen Kidd | Jan 18, 2018

Berkeley needs to do a better job of informing village residents when a change in property use is being considered by the Village Board, a resident who opposed plans to for apartments at on St. Charles Road said during a recent interview.

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Illinois' top 100 grade school ELA scores: Where does your school district rank?

By West Cook News | Jan 18, 2018

Grade school districts in La Grange Highlands, Western Springs and River Forest ranked among Illinois' top 100 for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Analysis: 26 percent of John Laidlaw students fail annual tests

By West Cook News | Jan 18, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 74 percent of John Laidlaw Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.