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Village of Franklin Park Village Board Met Sept. 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 30, 2021

Village of Franklin Park Village Board Met Tuesday, Sept. 28.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois has received $7.88 billion in school stimulus funds during pandemic

By Metric Media News Service | 4 years ago

The total amount of federal public education stimulus funds that Illinois received from Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic is $7.88 billion, according to a tally from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Franklin Park stagnates at one

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Franklin Park who signed the pledge on Sept. 27, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Elmwood Park sign pledge on Sept. 27 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Elmwood Park who signed the pledge on Sept. 27, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Melrose Park sign pledge on Sept. 27 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Melrose Park who signed the pledge on Sept. 27, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Oak Park stagnates at three in week ending Sept. 25

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Oak Park who signed the pledge in week ending Sept. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

McCook residents pay $767,285 in Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax in 2020

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

This is a decrease from the year before.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Hedgesville stagnates at one in week ending Sep. 18

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Hedgesville who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

4545 Deyo Ave., Brookfield acquired by Cieana S. and Jason R. Detloff

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

The home at 4545 Deyo Ave., Brookfield was sold on Sept. 29 by Brian W Hills, Lucas J. Hills (deceased), Natalie Stubbs and Lucas J. Hills (estate) for $290,000. The buyers were Cieana S. and Jason R. Detloff.

5321 W. 30th Place, Cicero unloaded by Gloria Herrera

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

On Sept. 29, Gloria Herrera sold their four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 5321 W. 30th Place, Cicero to Jonathan D. Ramos and Jose R. Ramirez for $300,000.

What did Riverside School District 96 teacher Derek B. Harvey earn last school year?

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

How much did Riverside School District 96 teacher Derek B. Harvey make, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

Heather and Jonathan C. Shack unload 7243 Madison St. 406, Forest Park

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

The home at 7243 Madison St. 406, Forest Park was sold on Sept. 29 by Heather and Jonathan C. Shack for $305,000. The buyer was William James Oklesen.

Tina Kovora unloads 2 Garden Drive 8, La Grange Park

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

On Sept. 29, Tina Kovora sold their home at 2 Garden Drive 8, La Grange Park to Marisela Valentin for $110,000.

What did Riverside School District 96 teacher Carrie B. Levin earn last school year?

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

How much did Riverside School District 96 teacher Carrie B. Levin make, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

Ana Laura De Hoyos and Dimitrios Tsakanikas purchase 11020 Windsor Drive, Westchester

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

On Sept. 29, Ana Laura De Hoyos and Dimitrios Tsakanikas purchased a home at 11020 Windsor Drive, Westchester from Sheryl M Bigbee for $280,000.

Open book: Riverside School District 96 teacher Amanda Neal’s salary

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

How much did Riverside School District 96 teacher Amanda Neal make, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

Patrick Coleman and Erica Lantorno acquire 3929 Howard Ave., Western Springs

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

The home at 3929 Howard Ave., Western Springs was sold on Sept. 29 by Karen M Lantorno for $525,000. The buyers were Patrick Coleman and Erica Lantorno.

Zachary I. and Brynn M. Freeman sell 834 N. Marion St., Oak Park

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

On Sept. 29, Gregory Scott Owens and Crystal Marie Thomas purchased a home at 834 N. Marion St., Oak Park from Zachary I. and Brynn M. Freeman for $500,000.

What did Riverside School District 96 teacher Nicole L. Kinkin earn last school year?

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

How much did Riverside School District 96 teacher Nicole L. Kinkin make, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

Open book: La Grange Area Department Special Education teacher Leigh A. Hamilton’s retirement contributions

By West Cook News | Sep 29, 2021

How much did retired Illinois teacher Leigh A. Hamilton contribute to retirement savings by the end of their career, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?