South Cook News

Shanta and Drael Spurlia acquire 1664 Buena Vista Circle, Chicago Heights

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Lisa and Lawreuce Vaughns sold their 12 bedroom home at 1664 Buena Vista Circle, Chicago Heights to Shanta and Drael Spurlia for $218,000.

Wesley and Robert Boske acquire 6301 W. 92nd Place, Oak Lawn

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Wesley and Robert Boske sold their home at 6301 W. 92nd Place, Oak Lawn to Helen A. and Thomas G. Clancy for $165,000.

Dawn C Hansen and Lillian J. Budz unload 9972 Harnew Road, Oak Lawn

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Dawn C Hansen and Lillian J. Budz sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 9972 Harnew Road, Oak Lawn to Evelio V Ramirez and Jose A. Gomez Jr. for $140,000.

Lanell Thomas unloads 701 Engle St., Dolton

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

The home at 701 Engle St., Dolton was sold on Feb. 28, 2018 by Lanell Thomas for $43,000. The buyer was Nathan L. Johnson.

Statewide test results: 74 percent of George T. Wilkins failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2018

About 26 percent of George T. Wilkins Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Broadway Investment Group LLC unloads 15929 South Park Ave. Hse, S. Holland

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Broadway Investment Group LLC sold their home at 15929 South Park Ave. Hse, S. Holland to Page M Bouldin Jr. and Stephanie N Bouldin for $165,000.

Bayview Loan Servicing LLC acquires 6284 Ojai Drive, Richton Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Bayview Loan Servicing LLC sold their home at 6284 Ojai Drive, Richton Park to Ronald Howard for $145,000.

Statewide test results: 82 percent of George T. Wilkins students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2018

About 18 percent of George T. Wilkins Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 82 percent of students failed.

Erin M Stapleton sells 13248 W Circle Drive Parkway 410, Crestwood

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

The home at 13248 W Circle Drive Parkway 410, Crestwood was sold on Feb. 28, 2018 by Erin M Stapleton for $96,000. The buyer was Anthony F Maggio.

Jose Popoca acquires 2300 199th St., Lynwood

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

The home at 2300 199th St., Lynwood was sold on Feb. 28, 2018 by Chicago Trust Co. (trustee) and Donald Bach (trust) for $80,000. The buyer was Jose Popoca.

From Prairie State Wire

100 most frugal cities in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | 7 years ago

Municipalities in Hamilton, Macon and Lake counties top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

From Chicago City Wire

Cook County among regions to receive child crime victim funds

By Local Labs News Service | 7 years ago

Cook County will receive a $135,000 grant out of $2.7 million in funds earmarked for 17 Illinois counties to help children who have been victims of violent crimes, according to a state criminal justice agency.

Flossmoor Planned Parenthood spurs Ives' protest and formation of pro-life coalition

By W.J. Kennedy | Feb 27, 2018

The Flossmoor Planned Parenthood avoided public scrutiny in its planning stages, but the clinic is getting its share of attention now -- with State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently holding a press conference at the clinic and the launching of a pro-life group in response to its opening in January.

Horacio Lagunas purchases 13046 Maple Ave., Blue Island

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 27, 2018

The home at 13046 Maple Ave., Blue Island was sold on Feb. 27, 2018 by Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association for $57,500. The buyer was Horacio Lagunas.

Statewide test results: 76 percent of Veterans Memorial failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 27, 2018

About 24 percent of Veterans Memorial Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 76 percent of students failed.

Charlene A. Blount unloads 10 Old Creek Road, Palos Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 27, 2018

On Feb. 27, 2018, Eilene and Timothy Ash purchased a home at 10 Old Creek Road, Palos Park from Charlene A. Blount for $409,500.

John W. Shields sells 20811 Greenwood Drive, Olympia Fields

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 27, 2018

On Feb. 27, 2018, Michael Jones and Shaunda Brown-Jones purchased a home at 20811 Greenwood Drive, Olympia Fields from John W. Shields for $157,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. sells 11028 167th Place, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 27, 2018

On Feb. 27, 2018, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. sold their home at 11028 167th Place, Orland Park to Sara and Jeffrey Olson for $344,000.

Cerberus Sfr Hjoldings LP purchases 15519 Gouwens Lane, S. Holland

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 27, 2018

The home at 15519 Gouwens Lane, S. Holland was sold on Feb. 27, 2018 by Lees Janitorial Services Inc. for $147,000. The buyer was Cerberus Sfr Hjoldings LP.

Jennifer Linderborg purchases 3 Cour Mason, Palos Hills

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 27, 2018

The home at 3 Cour Mason, Palos Hills was sold on Feb. 27, 2018 by Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association for $122,000. The buyer was Jennifer Linderborg.