February, 2019 | West Cook News

House Executive Committee passes bill to make Illinois a sanctuary state

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 21, 2019

A bill that grants sanctuary for illegal immigrants has passed the Illinois House Executive Committee.

Adam T. Colleran and Nicole J Salaman buy 518 S. Oak Park Ave. 2S, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

The home at 518 S. Oak Park Ave. 2S, Oak Park was sold on Feb. 21, 2019 by Brian A. and Heather D. Rybicki for $225,000. The buyers were Adam T. Colleran and Nicole J Salaman.

Bank Amer acquire 4270 Ruby St., Schiller Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

The home at 4270 Ruby St., Schiller Park was sold on Feb. 21, 2019 by Bank Amer for $120,000. The buyers were Donald and Fidelia Avila.

Home sales in Berwyn, February 10-16, 2019

By West Cook News | Feb 21, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 11 reported residential sales in Berwyn for the week of February 10-16, 2019.

Hillside reports 94 home sales so far this year

By West Cook News | Feb 21, 2019

A home buyer who paid $2,450,000 to purchase a home on July 27 paid the top home sale price for Hillside in the second six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for July through December.

Daisy Favela sells 2640 Ridgeland Ave., Berwyn

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

The home at 2640 Ridgeland Ave., Berwyn was sold on Feb. 21, 2019 by Daisy Favela for $345,000. The buyer was Anthony Hernandez.

Oak Park home sales, February 10-16, 2019

By West Cook News | Feb 21, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of February 10-16, 2019.

Daniel W. Stoettner Jr. and Nancy M. Stoettner unload 4535 Howard Ave., Western Springs for $1.16M

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

On Feb. 21, 2019, Daniel W. Stoettner Jr. and Nancy M. Stoettner sold their home at 4535 Howard Ave., Western Springs to Robert Myers and Hailey Wichmanowski for $1,162,000.

Stephen L. and Alexis Q. Egert sell 1812 Home Ave., Berwyn

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

On Feb. 21, 2019, Juan A. and Kevin R. Lopez purchased a home at 1812 Home Ave., Berwyn from Stephen L. and Alexis Q. Egert for $300,500.

Pamela Chandler unloads 1543 Harlem Ave. 3N, Forest Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

On Feb. 21, 2019, Isaac Kenneth purchased a home at 1543 Harlem Ave. 3N, Forest Park from Pamela Chandler for $85,000.

4511 Grv LLC buys 4511 Grove Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

The eight bedroom, five bathroom home at 4511 Grove Ave., Brookfield was sold on Feb. 21, 2019 by Bret Srmek for $480,000. The buyer was 4511 Grv LLC.

Q3 real estate sales report: Countryside

By West Cook News | Feb 21, 2019

Median prices declined in Countryside over last year, and are up 40.8 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Thomas committee reports $209.86 in contributions during fourth quarter

By West Cook News | Feb 21, 2019

Citizens to Elect Tim Thomas, a candidate committee, reported receiving $209.86 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Edward and Jovanna Boudreaux acquires 161 Bellwood Ave. Hse, Bellwood

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

On Feb. 21, 2019, Edward and Jovanna Boudreaux sold their four bedroom, one bathroom home at 161 Bellwood Ave. Hse, Bellwood to Pamela Tucker for $226,000.

Goodwin Elementary School scores 21.9% ELA proficiency, 17.2% on math in 2018

By West Cook News | Feb 21, 2019

Of the 690 students attending Goodwin Elementary School in 2018, 21.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 17.2 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).