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Margo McDermed led Democrat Matthew J. Hunt in votes cast in Orland Township Precinct 68 for the District 37 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

Statewide test results: 55 percent of Western Avenue failed English language arts

About 45 percent of Western Avenue Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 55 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 76 percent of Washington-McKinley failed English language arts

About 24 percent of Washington-McKinley Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 76 percent of students failed.

Recent Palos Heights home sales, November 25-December 1, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were five reported residential sales in Palos Heights for the week of November 25-December 1, 2018.

D L 3 Sons Properties Inc. purchases 6613 Pastureside Trail, Matteson

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 18, 2018

The home at 6613 Pastureside Trail, Matteson was sold on Dec. 18, 2018 by Melrose Hldgs 10 LLC for $103,000. The buyer was D L 3 Sons Properties Inc..

Parker Junior High School reports 8% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Parker Junior High School rose to 8 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

26 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60419 in 2nd quarter of 2018

Twenty six offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 60419, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.

Delores A. Chedister acquires 106 Blackhawk Drive, Park Forest

On Dec. 17, 2018, Michael Reed sold their four bedroom, two bathroom home at 106 Blackhawk Drive, Park Forest to Delores A. Chedister for $92,000.

83.3 percent of Northeast teachers stay put; average earns $56,967.41 per year

More than 83.3 percent of teachers stay at Northeast Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

3 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60415 in 2nd quarter of 2018

Three offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 60415, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.

At Victor J. Andrew, 90 percent of students graduate high school; 86 percent go to college

About 92 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 90 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Mark Donahue (trust) and Mark Donahue (trustee) acquires 5721 W. 103rd St. 102, Oak Lawn

On Dec. 17, 2018, Mark Donahue (trust) and Mark Donahue (trustee) sold their home at 5721 W. 103rd St. 102, Oak Lawn to Alexandru Daniel Magda for $64,000.

92.7 percent of Bremen teachers stay put; average earns $90,412.66 per year

More than 92.7 percent of teachers stay at Bremen High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Thornton Fractional North High School reports 3% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Thornton Fractional North High School rose to 3 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Governor race: Republican Rauner wins voter tally in Palos Township Precinct 30

Bruce Rauner led Democrat JB Pritzker in votes cast in Palos Township Precinct 30 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Statewide test results: 85 percent of Walsh failed English language arts

About 15 percent of Walsh Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 85 percent of students failed.

Remcon Inc. purchases 9807 Warren Ave., Oak Lawn

On Dec. 17, 2018, Remcon Inc. purchased a home at 9807 Warren Ave., Oak Lawn from Maureen Therese and Maureen T. Haggerty for $155,500.

93.5 percent of H L Richards High Sch(Campus) teachers stay put; average earns $92,368.63 per year

More than 93.5 percent of teachers stay at H L Richards High Sch(Campus) year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Mary E. and Daniel J. Brazinsky unload 4114 Stillwell Place, Oak Lawn

On Dec. 17, 2018, Mary E. and Daniel J. Brazinsky sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 4114 Stillwell Place, Oak Lawn to Heather N Cline and Jonathan R. Evans for $219,000.

Bloom Trail High School reports 23% truancy rate