West Cook News

City of Berwyn City Council met May 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 18, 2018

City of Berwyn City Council met 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 8.

Truth in Accounting gives River Forest finances a ‘D’ grade

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 17, 2018

With a shortfall of $27.8 million, amounting to $7,500 per taxpayer, River Forest earned a “D” grade from Truth in Accounting, according to the group’s analysis of suburban finances.

From Chambana Sun

Analysis: U of I fraternity, sorority property taxes rose 61 percent in two years

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

Fifty-eight University of Illinois fraternities and sororities will pay $814,000 more in property taxes this year than they did in 2015, according to Champaign County Assessor data analyzed by the Chambana Sun.

Village of Indian Head Park Planning And Zoning Commission met May 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 17, 2018

Village of Indian Head Park Planning And Zoning Commission met 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15.

Village of Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission met May 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 17, 2018

Village of Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission met 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15.

Village of Schiller Park Historical Commission met May 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 17, 2018

Village of Schiller Park Historical Commission met 6:30 p.m. Monday, may 14.

Village of Schiller Park Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission met May 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 17, 2018

Village of Schiller Park Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission met 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9.

Village of Western Springs Police Pension Board met May 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 17, 2018

Village of Western Springs Police Pension Board met 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8.

Village of Westchester Committee of the Whole met May 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 17, 2018

Village of Westchester Committee of the Whole met 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8.

Village of River Forest Village Board met May 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 17, 2018

Village of River Forest Village Board met 7 p.m. Monday, May 14.

John and Michelle Sukup Jackson buy 520 Washington Blvd., Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

The four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 520 Washington Blvd., Oak Park was sold on May 17, 2018 by Timothy and Wendy Sheridan for $645,000. The buyers were John and Michelle Sukup Jackson.

Tobias Hull purchases 112 Bellwood Ave., Bellwood

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, S R US Group Ltd. sold their home at 112 Bellwood Ave., Bellwood to Tobias Hull for $225,000.

JA Lissa Varner sells 837 S. 20th Ave., Maywood

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

The home at 837 S. 20th Ave., Maywood was sold on May 17, 2018 by JA Lissa Varner for $85,500. The buyer was Marcin Hajduczyk.

From Prairie State Wire

Illegal immigrant lawyers, teachers couldn't be denied state licenses if bill becomes Illinois law

By LGIS News Service | 7 years ago

A bill pending in Springfield would prohibit the state from denying illegal aliens professional licenses to practice law, teach, or dispense prescription drugs.

Report: Average pensioner in Bellwood Police Pension Fund earns $76,890 per year

By West Cook News | May 17, 2018

The Bellwood Police Pension Fund had 39 active participants receiving an average salary of $76,890 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Pleasantdale spent $14,559 per student in 2016-17

By West Cook News | May 17, 2018

Spending per pupil at Pleasantdale School District 107 is up 6 percent from five years ago, according to a West Cook News analysis of district finances.

Zhengwen LI sells 404 S. Elmwood Ave. 1N, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, Linda Lyons-Lee purchased a home at 404 S. Elmwood Ave. 1N, Oak Park from Zhengwen LI for $140,000.

Analysis: Berwyn pays $1.42 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Berwyn Police Pension Fund

By West Cook News | May 17, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 58.5 percent of the $2,654,906 the Berwyn Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $1.42 for every $1 from pension members.

Mac37 LLC unloads 2426 N. 78th Court, Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, Nicholas Sciullo purchased a home at 2426 N. 78th Court, Elmwood Park from Mac37 LLC for $500,000.

Report: Bellwood Firefighters Pension Fund gained $1,464,408 in investment income in 2016

By West Cook News | May 17, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Bellwood Firefighters Pension Fund netted 6.33 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.