West Cook News

On May 25, 2018, Maria Kostka purchased a home at 6136 S. Kensington Ave. D, Countryside from Danny Urbina for $137,000.

River-Brook Inc. sells 2558 Desplaines Ave., N. Riverside

By West Cook News | May 25, 2018

The property at 2558 Desplaines Ave., N. Riverside was sold on May 25, 2018 by River-Brook Inc. for $1,000,000. The buyer was North Riverside Gas Mart Inc..

Chicago Title Land Trsut Co. (trustee) acquires 10207 Neveda St. Hse, Franklin Park

On May 25, 2018, Chicago Title Land Trsut Co. (trustee) sold their home at 10207 Neveda St. Hse, Franklin Park to Lung, D.O. for $165,000.

Peter Radziszewski unloads 2713 N. 77th Ave., Elmwood Park

The home at 2713 N. 77th Ave., Elmwood Park was sold on May 25, 2018 by Peter Radziszewski for $330,000. The buyers were Joseph Williamson and Alexis Kenwood.

Report: Brookfield Police Pension Fund gained $814,946 in investment income in 2016

By West Cook News | May 25, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Brookfield Police Pension Fund netted 4.91 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Tova Bergsten acquires 245 Washington Blvd. 2B, Oak Park

The one bedroom, one bathroom home at 245 Washington Blvd. 2B, Oak Park was sold on May 25, 2018 by Jennifer L. and Erik Johnson for $119,500. The buyer was Tova Bergsten.

Graduates earn 295 degrees, certificates from Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

By West Cook News | May 25, 2018

About 62.4 percent of the 295 degrees and certificates handed out by the Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in 2016-17 were to students in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians programs, making them the most popular programs that year, ac

OAK PARK VILLAGE CLERK: Fire Department testing hydrants in May, June

The Oak Park Fire Department will be testing hydrants into early June across the entire Village, a routine procedure to ensure proper operations of these vital emergency response devices.

BROOKFIELD POLICE PENSION FUND: Great Forecast for Bike Brookfield This Saturday!

With the Village’s May 19 Bike Brookfield event two days away, here are a few important updates.

BELLWOOD FIREFIGHTERS PENSION FUND: Register For The Pink Divas & Gents Breast Cancer 5K Walk & Run

Register For The Pink Divas & Gents Breast Cancer 5K Walk & Run

CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE: Forest Preserves of Cook County – Bikeshare Program – Dockless Bikes

The Forest Preserves of Cook County is introducing a new program this spring.

From Chicago City Wire

Analysis: Chicago metro area has highest foreclosure rates among Illinois urban areas

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

Kendall County in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) recorded the highest foreclosure rate for Illinois MSAs during the first quarter of the year, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

7 offenders paroled in zip code 60131 in December

By West Cook News | May 24, 2018

Seven offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 60131, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.

Antonio Cabezas and Lisette A. Rodriguez-Cabezas buy 10100 Fifth Ave. Cutoff, Countryside

The home at 10100 Fifth Ave. Cutoff, Countryside was sold on May 24, 2018 by 5TH Cutoff (trust) for $443,500. The buyers were Antonio Cabezas and Lisette A. Rodriguez-Cabezas.

Gerry Brown purchases 3719 Grove Ave., Berwyn

On May 24, 2018, Gerry Brown purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3719 Grove Ave., Berwyn from Bcl-Home Rehab Sub I LLC for $320,000.

Analysis: Maywood Melrose Park Broadview administrators rank 435th in state for average pay

By West Cook News | May 24, 2018

Administrators in Maywood Melrose Park Broadview School District 89 earn an average of $97,633 per year, ranking 435th out of 858 districts in the state.

Catherine M. and Babu N. Ponakala sell 531 E. First St., Hinsdale for $1.64M

On May 24, 2018, Catherine M. and Babu N. Ponakala sold their six bedroom, three bathroom home at 531 E. First St., Hinsdale to Lynne and Patrick Connolly for $1,640,000.

Report: Average pensioner in Brookfield Police Pension Fund earns $91,963 per year

By West Cook News | May 24, 2018

The Brookfield Police Pension Fund had 31 active participants receiving an average salary of $91,963 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Dustin B. and Brianne Henderlong buy 723 S. Lombard Ave., Oak Park

The three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 723 S. Lombard Ave., Oak Park was sold on May 24, 2018 by Blakely M Burton for $523,000. The buyers were Dustin B. and Brianne Henderlong.

David Steiner and Janet Newell acquire 125 W. Acacia Circle 206E, Indian Head Park