October, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

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2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

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Hinsdale D86 referendum: Vote “no” backers won't press charges against “yes” leader allegedly caught stealing signs

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 31, 2018

A woman caught on videotape Oct. 26 taking down signs of a grassroots movement working to defeat the school’s $166 million referendum will not face charges.

Pacheco Cristian||Moscosa Yesenia purchases 1401 N. Harlem Ave. A, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Srodon Amy C sold their home at 1401 N. Harlem Ave. A, Oak Park to Pacheco Cristian||Moscosa Yesenia for $215,000.

Alexandra L Zlabis acquires 1033 Ontario St. 1DS, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Alexandra L Zlabis purchased a home at 1033 Ontario St. 1DS, Oak Park from Jonathan Shack for $177,500.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

Kari E. and Brett M. Mares buy 820 Woodbine Ave., Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Mary C. and Aquiles Molina sold their home at 820 Woodbine Ave., Oak Park to Kari E. and Brett M. Mares for $450,000.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 54.1 points lower at McClure Junior High School

By West Cook News | Oct 31, 2018

At McClure Junior High School, a 54.1-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

88.1 percent of Field Park teachers stay put; average earns $62,664 per year

By West Cook News | Oct 31, 2018

More than 88.1 percent of teachers stay at Field Park Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Yan Cui acquires 6843 Cermak Road, Berwyn

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 6843 Cermak Road, Berwyn was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by International Bank, Chicago (trustee) for $275,000. The buyer was Yan Cui.

J. W. Robinson Junior Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By West Cook News | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at J. W. Robinson Junior Elementary School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Raciel and Elizabeth Beltran buy 2224 Highland Ave., Berwyn

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Raciel and Elizabeth Beltran purchased a home at 2224 Highland Ave., Berwyn from Shivani Anand for $255,000.

Ruthann M. Orze (trustee) and M. Orze Ruthann (trust) sell 7818 W. Elmgrove Drive, Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 7818 W. Elmgrove Drive, Elmwood Park was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Ruthann M. Orze (trustee) and M. Orze Ruthann (trust) for $223,000. The buyers were Reem and Laith Abuhashish.

Barbaric Christina||Barbaric Bernard sells 2502 N. 72nd Court 2E, Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2502 N. 72nd Court 2E, Elmwood Park was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Barbaric Christina||Barbaric Bernard for $88,000. The buyer was Diaz Megan E||Diaz Carlos.

Csma Blt LLC unloads 2036 S. Sixth Ave., Maywood

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Csma Sfr Holdings II-Lse LLC purchased a home at 2036 S. Sixth Ave., Maywood from Csma Blt LLC for $166,500.

Olayinka Oloba unloads 155 S. 20th Ave., Maywood

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Yesendy and Anabely Vences purchased a home at 155 S. 20th Ave., Maywood from Olayinka Oloba for $160,000.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 40.1 points lower at Forest Road Elementary School

By West Cook News | Oct 31, 2018

At Forest Road Elementary School, a 40.1-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.