South Cook News

Sherri Carrero and Judy Austin acquire 3825 W. 123rd St. 3102, Alsip

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 25, 2018

On June 25, 2018, Sherri Carrero and Judy Austin purchased a home at 3825 W. 123rd St. 3102, Alsip from Theresa Gellerman for $48,000.

Raed Shqair buys 8636 Flint Lane, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 25, 2018

The home at 8636 Flint Lane, Orland Park was sold on June 25, 2018 by Lanying Z Wu and Yueqian Zhen for $378,000. The buyer was Raed Shqair.

Woodglen Dev LLC unloads 711 Woodglen Lane, Lemont

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 25, 2018

The property at 711 Woodglen Lane, Lemont was sold on June 25, 2018 by Woodglen Dev LLC for $562,000. The buyers were Linda S. Ryan (trustee), James J. Ryan (trustee), Linda S. Ryan (trust) and James J. Ryan (trust).

From Prairie State Wire

Private colleges in Illinois report 4.5 percent of borrowers defaulted on student loans

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Three colleges in Chicago had the highest default rates among private colleges in Illinois for borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 and defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis.

Report: Palos Park Police Pension Fund gained $58,214 in investment income in 2016

By South Cook News | Jun 24, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Palos Park Police Pension Fund netted 1.95 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

12 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60438 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 24, 2018

Twelve offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60438, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.

Report: Willow Springs spent $12,551 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 24, 2018

Spending per pupil at Willow Springs School District 108 is down 2 percent from five years ago, according to a South Cook News analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Brookwood administrators rank 181st in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 24, 2018

Administrators in Brookwood School District 167 earn an average of $114,406 per year, ranking 181st out of 858 districts in the state.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 28 percent of mortgages in Piatt County considered ‘equity-rich’

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Among Illinois counties, Piatt, Moultrie and Monroe had the highest percentage of property owners with mortgages who have at least 50 percent equity in their homes, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity at the end of the first quarter.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 40 percent of mortgages in Boone County considered ‘underwater’

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Among Illinois counties, Boone, Montgomery and Bond had the highest percentage of property owners with mortgages who owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity at the end of the first quarter.

Report: West Harvey-Dixmoor spent $13,875 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 23, 2018

Spending per pupil at West Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 is up 9 percent from five years ago, according to a South Cook News analysis of district finances.

7 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60428 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 23, 2018

Seven offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60428, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.

Report: Average pensioner in Pleasantview FPD earns $100,851 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 23, 2018

The Pleasantview FPD had 38 active participants receiving an average salary of $100,851 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Bremen administrators rank 66th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 23, 2018

Administrators in Bremen Community High School District 228 earn an average of $132,084 per year, ranking 66th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Palos Hills Police Pension Fund lost $159,778 in investment income in 2016

By South Cook News | Jun 23, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Palos Hills Police Pension Fund lost 1.26 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Luke A. Pascale (trustee), Betsy P. Flanagan (trustee), Elizabeth R. Pascake (trust) and Elizabeth R. Pascale (trust) unload 2701 Country Club Drive, Olympia Fields

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 22, 2018

On June 22, 2018, David Diaz purchased a home at 2701 Country Club Drive, Olympia Fields from Luke A. Pascale (trustee), Betsy P. Flanagan (trustee), Elizabeth R. Pascake (trust) and Elizabeth R. Pascale (trust) for $405,000.

Ginger S Houston acquires 5155 Aldersyde Road, Oak Forest

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 22, 2018

On June 22, 2018, Carol Paraday purchased a home at 5155 Aldersyde Road, Oak Forest from Ginger S Houston for $176,000.

Veterans Affairs unloads 20120 Cypress Ave., Lynwood

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 22, 2018

On June 22, 2018, Zilinskis Express Inc. purchased a home at 20120 Cypress Ave., Lynwood from Veterans Affairs for $97,500.

US Bank sells 9218 S. California Ave., Evergreen Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 22, 2018

On June 22, 2018, US Bank sold their home at 9218 S. California Ave., Evergreen Park to Alvaro Gutierrez for $115,000.

Sharon L. Gibbs (trustee) and Sharon L. Gibbs (trust) unload 4135 Cedarwood Lane, Matteson

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 22, 2018

On June 22, 2018, Sharon L. Gibbs (trustee) and Sharon L. Gibbs (trust) sold their home at 4135 Cedarwood Lane, Matteson to Brians Remodeling Inc. for $85,000.