West Cook News

City of Northlake Finance and Rules Committee met May 21.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 21, 2018

City of Northlake Finance and Rules Committee met at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 21.

Town of Cicero Board of Trustees met April 10.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 21, 2018

Town of Cicero Board of Trustees met Tuesday, April 10.

Town of Cicero Board of Trustees met April 24.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 21, 2018

Town of Cicero Board of Trustees met Tuesday, April 24.

From Prairie State Wire

Gun bill vetoed by Rauner returns to Senate floor with changes

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Gun legislation vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner brought on a healthy debate May 16 to the Senate floor.

From Chicago City Wire

Resolution rejecting federal infrastructure plan a bad idea, 2 GOP lawmakers say

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

A Democrat's demand for the federal government to bring a better infrastructure plan to the table did not go over well with two Republican lawmakers.

From Prairie State Wire

Demmer questions immigration legislation

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) doubts a Democratic-sponsored immigration bill will work.

Nona Homes Corp. unloads 1922 S. Ninth Ave., Maywood

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

On May 21, 2018, Nathaniel Erkins purchased a home at 1922 S. Ninth Ave., Maywood from Nona Homes Corp. for $205,000.

S R US Group Ltd. purchases 321 48th Ave., Bellwood

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

On May 21, 2018, S R US Group Ltd. purchased a home at 321 48th Ave., Bellwood from Charmaine and Clifford Farmby and Charmaine Shadwick for $124,000.

7 offenders paroled in zip code 60154 in December

By West Cook News | May 21, 2018

Seven offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 60154, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.

Abbye M Diaz purchases 518 N. Sixth Ave., Maywood

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

On May 21, 2018, Erik Rocha sold their home at 518 N. Sixth Ave., Maywood to Abbye M Diaz for $70,000.

Familia Prop Inc. unloads 711 S. Seventh Ave., Maywood

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

On May 21, 2018, Leon Hayes and Leon Alexander purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 711 S. Seventh Ave., Maywood from Familia Prop Inc. for $203,000.

Analysis: Countryside pays $4.87 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Countryside Police Pension Fund

By West Cook News | May 21, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 83 percent of the $1,102,079 the Countryside Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $4.87 for every $1 from pension members.

Marys Ln Robin LLC purchases 617 Hannah Ave., Forest Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 617 Hannah Ave., Forest Park was sold on May 21, 2018 by U.S. Bank for $200,000. The buyer was Marys Ln Robin LLC.

Report: Berwyn Police Pension Fund gained $4,567,176 in investment income in 2016

By West Cook News | May 21, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Berwyn Police Pension Fund netted 5.78 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Rhodes spent $14,872 per student in 2016-17

By West Cook News | May 21, 2018

Spending per pupil at Rhodes School District 84-5 is up 1 percent from five years ago, according to a West Cook News analysis of district finances.

Jose L. Vazquez and Jamie R Babin purchase 7841 Greenfield St., River Forest

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

On May 21, 2018, Keller (trust), Jonathan W. Keller (trustee) and Kara G. Keller (trustee) sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 7841 Greenfield St., River Forest to Jose L. Vazquez and Jamie R Babin for $950,000.

Analysis: Elmwood Park pays $5.31 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Elmwood Park Firefighters Pension Fund

By West Cook News | May 21, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 84 percent of the $1,375,861 the Elmwood Park Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $5.31 for every $1 from pension members.

Fma Properties LLC unloads 1220 N. 31st Ave., Melrose Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

On May 21, 2018, Luis M Hernandez purchased a 10 bedroom, six bathroom home at 1220 N. 31st Ave., Melrose Park from Fma Properties LLC for $460,000.

Irma and Alvaro Contreras and Reyna Gonzalez acquires 2311 Elmwood Ave., Berwyn

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

The home at 2311 Elmwood Ave., Berwyn was sold on May 21, 2018 by Irma and Alvaro Contreras and Reyna Gonzalez for $265,000. The buyer was Fabian Gonzalez.

Dean J. and Victoria A. Moroni purchase 1221 Lee Ave., Melrose Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

On May 21, 2018, Dean J. and Victoria A. Moroni purchased a three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1221 Lee Ave., Melrose Park from Robin Damsky for $265,000.