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News from January 2018

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Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met December 21.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 24, 2018

Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met Thursday, Dec. 21.

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Statewide test results: 57 percent of Piper failed English language arts

By West Cook News | Jan 24, 2018

About 43 percent of Piper School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 57 percent of students failed.

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

By West Cook News | Jan 24, 2018

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

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Statewide test results: 73 percent of Piper students failed math

By West Cook News | Jan 24, 2018

About 27 percent of Piper School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

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Analysis: 65 percent of Piper students fail annual tests

By West Cook News | Jan 24, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 35 percent of Piper School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Virgilija J Brown buys 159 S. 21st Ave., Maywood

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 24, 2018

The home at 159 S. 21st Ave., Maywood was sold on Jan. 24, 2018 by Jerry C. Wells for $76,000. The buyer was Virgilija J Brown.

David Centracchio acquires 9956 Agatite Court, Schiller Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 24, 2018

On Jan. 24, 2018, John Bueno purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 9956 Agatite Court, Schiller Park from David Centracchio for $167,000.

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2017 home sales: How active was Cook County's market?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 23, 2018

East Hazel Crest, a south suburb, saw the largest increase in the number of homes sold in Cook County in 2017.

Zdenka Poljak (trust) and Donna Novickas (trustee) unload 9519 Lawrence Court, Schiller Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 23, 2018

On Jan. 23, 2018, Zdenka Poljak (trust) and Donna Novickas (trustee) sold their home at 9519 Lawrence Court, Schiller Park to Luke Edward Kosten for $440,000.

Tricia Stiger purchases 1130 Thomas Ave., Forest Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 23, 2018

The two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1130 Thomas Ave., Forest Park was sold on Jan. 23, 2018 by Ashley N. Lavorini for $236,500. The buyer was Tricia Stiger.

Thomas M. and Sally J. Stewart sell 944 N. East Ave., Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 23, 2018

On Jan. 23, 2018, Thomas M. and Sally J. Stewart sold their home at 944 N. East Ave., Oak Park to Robert A. Wiltz Jr. for $605,000.

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West Suburbs' 10 worst grade school ELA scores: Where does your school district rank?

By West Cook News | Jan 23, 2018

Grade school districts in Bellwood, Melrose Park and Cicero ranked among West Suburbs' lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Statewide test results: 96 percent of McKinley students failed math

By West Cook News | Jan 23, 2018

About 4 percent of McKinley Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 96 percent of students failed.

Kyle A. Petros and Allison R. Paasch purchase 1918 N. 74th Ave., Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 23, 2018

The home at 1918 N. 74th Ave., Elmwood Park was sold on Jan. 23, 2018 by Jason P Petros for $159,000. The buyers were Kyle A. Petros and Allison R. Paasch.

Rigoberto Rodriguez and Kathleen D. Solomon unload 312 S. Kenilworth Ave. 1, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 23, 2018

On Jan. 23, 2018, Margaret A. and James M. Murphy purchased a home at 312 S. Kenilworth Ave. 1, Oak Park from Rigoberto Rodriguez and Kathleen D. Solomon for $477,000.

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Statewide test results: 90 percent of McKinley failed English language arts

By West Cook News | Jan 23, 2018

About 10 percent of McKinley Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 90 percent of students failed.

Steve Butler unloads 5048 W. Hawthorne Ave., Hillside

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 23, 2018

On Jan. 23, 2018, Carlos A. Fadhel Jr. and April R Buckingham purchased a home at 5048 W. Hawthorne Ave., Hillside from Steve Butler for $220,000.

Michael Anthony Lofton acquires 1444 S. 20th Ave., Maywood

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 23, 2018

The home at 1444 S. 20th Ave., Maywood was sold on Jan. 23, 2018 by Michael Anthony Lofton for $56,500. The buyer was Juan Del Rio.

Raimundas Juravicius and Indre Dabkute acquire 125 N. Euclid Ave. 309, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 23, 2018

The home at 125 N. Euclid Ave. 309, Oak Park was sold on Jan. 23, 2018 by Charles Berry for $237,000. The buyers were Raimundas Juravicius and Indre Dabkute.

Pamela Wick sells 110 S. Marion St. 502, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 23, 2018

The home at 110 S. Marion St. 502, Oak Park was sold on Jan. 23, 2018 by Pamela Wick for $460,000. The buyers were Van Slyke Caren (trust), Caren Van Slyke (trust) and Caren Vanslyke (trustee).