December, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Statewide test results: 53 percent of Walter F. Fierke Education Center students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

About 47 percent of Walter F. Fierke Education Center students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 53 percent of students failed.

Jocelyn Chavez acquires 16527 Belle Plaine Road, Markham

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 19, 2018

On Dec. 19, 2018, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. sold their home at 16527 Belle Plaine Road, Markham to Jocelyn Chavez for $26,000.

Governor race: Republican Rauner wins voter tally in Palos Township

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

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

Dorothy Konar (trustee) and Dorothy Hickey (trust) unload 667 Superior Ave., Calumet City

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 19, 2018

The home at 667 Superior Ave., Calumet City was sold on Dec. 19, 2018 by Dorothy Konar (trustee) and Dorothy Hickey (trust) for $65,000. The buyers were Equity Trust Co. Cust and Timothy Nolley.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60425 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

Two offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 60425, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.

Report: 6.5% of Fox College students repaying loans are in default

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

Out of 407 Fox College students repaying loans in 2015, 18 were in default, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Jackson committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

Citizens for Lawrence Jackson, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,500 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

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

Brenda L Rodriguez acquires 439 Hirsch Ave., Calumet City

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 19, 2018

The home at 439 Hirsch Ave., Calumet City was sold on Dec. 19, 2018 by Steven McDowell for $75,000. The buyer was Brenda L Rodriguez.

Cecilia Nava-Gallardo and Christopher R. Gallardo acquire 14650 Parkside Drive, Dolton

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 19, 2018

On Dec. 19, 2018, Brian Gibbs sold their property at 14650 Parkside Drive, Dolton to Cecilia Nava-Gallardo and Christopher R. Gallardo for $145,000.

Miliflux Dev Inc. acquires 4 Illinois Court B, Park Forest

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 19, 2018

On Dec. 19, 2018, Alvita Rhone purchased a four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 4 Illinois Court B, Park Forest from Miliflux Dev Inc. for $140,000.

Statewide test results: 78 percent of Whittier failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

About 22 percent of Whittier Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 78 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 68 percent of Whittier failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

About 32 percent of Whittier Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 68 percent of students failed.

Coleman Ronnie acquires 300 Park Ave. 343, Calumet City

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 19, 2018

On Dec. 19, 2018, Coleman Ronnie sold their home at 300 Park Ave. 343, Calumet City to Lakeshore Redevelopment Inc. for $23,000.

Crystal Berymon buys 17202 Hawthorne Road, E. Hazel Crest

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 19, 2018

On Dec. 19, 2018, Michael Kinsey sold their home at 17202 Hawthorne Road, E. Hazel Crest to Crystal Berymon for $135,000.

Morrison trumpets his lone ‘no’ vote on parking tax for apps

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 18, 2018

Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison wants voters to be clear about where he stands on the newly restored 6 percent tax on parking app reservations that go into effect at the start of the year.

87.9 percent of Bloom Trail teachers stay put; average earns $74,325.79 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 18, 2018

More than 87.9 percent of teachers stay at Bloom Trail High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.