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News from December 2018

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Report: 72 percent of 2016 Thornton Fractional North High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

In a year when 97 percent of Thornton Fractional North High School seniors graduated on time, 72 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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90 percent of Palos West teachers stay put; average earns $74,358.45 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

More than 90 percent of teachers stay at Palos West Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Flossmoor Hills Elementary School reports 9% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The truancy rate at Flossmoor Hills Elementary School rose to 9 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Stickney Township Precinct 6

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Stickney Township Precinct 6 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

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Home sales in Burnham, December 9-15, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Burnham for the week of December 9-15, 2018.

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Home sales in Calumet City, December 9-15, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of December 9-15, 2018.

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Recent Midlothian home sales, December 9-15, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of December 9-15, 2018.

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Statewide test results: 81 percent of Lane students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

About 19 percent of Lane Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 81 percent of students failed.

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State House race: Democrat Hurley wins voter tally in Worth Township Precinct 16

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

Frances Ann Hurley led Republican Herbert Hebein in votes cast in Worth Township Precinct 16 for the District 35 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

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Statewide test results: 67 percent of Liberty students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

About 33 percent of Liberty Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 67 percent of students failed.

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Recent Chicago Ridge home sales, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

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Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Stickney Township Precinct 14

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Stickney Township Precinct 14 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

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Burr Oak Elementary School reports 8% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The truancy rate at Burr Oak Elementary School fell to 8 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: 77 percent of Luther Burbank failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

About 23 percent of Luther Burbank Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 77 percent of students failed.

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Tokar committee reports nearly $31K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

Citizens for Chuck Tokar, a candidate committee, reported receiving $30,940 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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Home sales in Homewood, December 9-15, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were four reported residential sales in Homewood for the week of December 9-15, 2018.

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Statewide test results: 90 percent of Longwood failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

About 10 percent of Longwood Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 90 percent of students failed.

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85.7 percent of Arbor Park teachers stay put; average earns $52,896.97 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

More than 85.7 percent of teachers stay at Arbor Park Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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State House race: Democrat Hurley wins voter tally in Worth Township Precinct 22

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

Frances Ann Hurley led Republican Herbert Hebein in votes cast in Worth Township Precinct 22 for the District 35 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

Khaja and Huma Basheeruddin unload 12015 Fairview Ave. Building2-3J, Blue Island

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

On Dec. 28, 2018, Marlon Fortineaux purchased a home at 12015 Fairview Ave. Building2-3J, Blue Island from Khaja and Huma Basheeruddin for $18,500.