West Cook News

The truancy rate at Ideal Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 38.5 points lower at Ogden Ave Elementary School

At Ogden Ave Elementary School, a 38.5-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

93.8 percent of Wm F Gurrie teachers stay put; average earns $64,074 per year

More than 93.8 percent of teachers stay at Wm F Gurrie Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Joshua Mitchell acquires 2003 S. 18th Ave., Broadview

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 29, 2018

The home at 2003 S. 18th Ave., Broadview was sold on Oct. 29, 2018 by Burnett Inv Group LLC for $249,000. The buyer was Joshua Mitchell.

School discipline: Which West Suburbs districts reported the most violence-related suspensions?

Morton High School District 201, Komarek School District 94 and Forest Park School District 91 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to violence during the 2016-17 school year in West Suburbs

2018 West Cook Property Tax Report: Maywood, Countryside, River Grove paying top effective rates

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 29, 2018

In November 2016, Jasmine and Jeremias Lopez paid $175,000 – $183,038 in today's dollars – for a six-bedroom, 3 bath at 629 South 16th Ave. in Maywood. The home's 2016 property taxes were $5,559, an effective rate then of nearly 3.2 percent.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 6.0 points lower at Columbus West Elementary School

At Columbus West Elementary School, a 6.0-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Westchester Middle School reports 0.3% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Westchester Middle School stayed flat at 0.3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

82.9 percent of Ideal teachers stay put; average earns $64,074 per year

More than 82.9 percent of teachers stay at Ideal Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Franklin Park SD 84 received from state taxpayers?

The subsidy Franklin Park School District 84 received through state taxes increased 46.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Cook News analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 22.6 points lower at River Grove Elementary School

At River Grove Elementary School, a 22.6-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

J. W. Riley Intermediate School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at J. W. Riley Intermediate School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 46.3 points lower at L. J. Hauser Junior High School

At L. J. Hauser Junior High School, a 46.3-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Spring Ave Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Spring Ave Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

WESTERN SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2nd Annual Gallery Night

Join us for a special evening celebrating the unique talents of artists at Helping Hand Center.

WESTERN SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: We WON!! We are the winner of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Student Production Award for Live Sports!

Thank you NATAS National Student Awards, thank you LT Board, administration, faculty, and students

GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Dr. Albain's contribution has changed the way breast Cancer is Diagnosed

This past summer, Kathy Albain, MD, helped discover that a certain 21-gene test could determine whether or not chemotherapy is required for patients with the most common form of breast cancer.

GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Tip for Preventing Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee

Loyola orthopaedic surgeon Karen Wu, MD, recently provided her number one tip for preventing osteoarthritis of the hip and knee in Chicago magazine's latest issue that also named her to their 2018 Top Orthopaedic Doctors list.

OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Congratulations to all our Spotlight Award winners!

It was a pleasure to stop by Spilt Milk and drop off their medal for Excellent Eats.

ADVENTIST LA GRANGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Alexian Brothers Medical Center Psychiatrist, Sachin Bhalerao, DO, for being awarded the 2018 Legacy of Caring Pelican Award