South Cook News

Hurley helping to make things worse in Illinois, Hebein says

By Karen Kidd | May 31, 2018

With recent census data showing Chicago's population shrank for the third year in a row, a Mount Greenwood Republican running for the state House said during a recent interview that the cause isn't difficult to find.

From Prairie State Wire

Lang resigns as House Deputy Majority Leader after being accused of sexual harassment

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After being accused of sexual harassment by activist Maryann Loncar today -- and a day after he helped pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state House -- Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) resigned from his leadership role as deputy majority leader.

From Prairie State Wire

Capital budget includes $1.5B for statewide transportation construction

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Road construction and wastewater loans top the list of projects funded by Gov. Bruce Rauner's 2019 capital budget.

Sharon C. and Scott A. Durling sell 14137 Clearview Drive, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Ellen Krueger purchased a home at 14137 Clearview Drive, Orland Park from Sharon C. and Scott A. Durling for $300,000.

Report: Hazel Crest Firefighters Pension Fund gained $93,761 in investment income in 2016

By South Cook News | May 31, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Hazel Crest Firefighters Pension Fund netted 0.99 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Lukasz and Edyta Baran acquire 604 Charleston Ave., Willow Springs

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Lukasz and Edyta Baran sold their home at 604 Charleston Ave., Willow Springs to Timothy D Ray and Karina Pruiett for $425,500.

Charmaine Bogan sells 102 Wysteria Drive, Olympia Fields

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The five bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home at 102 Wysteria Drive, Olympia Fields was sold on May 31, 2018 by Charmaine Bogan for $242,500. The buyer was Andrew D. Mayfield.

Joseph W Barber acquires 10433 Austin Ave. B, Oak Lawn

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Joseph W Barber purchased a home at 10433 Austin Ave. B, Oak Lawn from Azran Psa LLC for $132,500.

Report: Harvey Police Pension Fund lost $224,970 in investment income in 2016

By South Cook News | May 31, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Harvey Police Pension Fund lost 1.95 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Woodlawn Holdings Zero Homan Series LLC buys 10127 S. Homan Ave., Evergreen Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Christine Wozniak (estate administrator) and Diane Wozniak (estate) sold their home at 10127 S. Homan Ave., Evergreen Park to Woodlawn Holdings Zero Homan Series LLC for $135,000.

Severine and Nicolas P. Leclercq sell 217 Timber Edge Lane, Palos Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, David W. Herpy Jr. purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 217 Timber Edge Lane, Palos Park from Severine and Nicolas P. Leclercq for $520,000.

Dejan and Brittany Milovanovic acquire 8218 Scenic Drive, Willow Springs

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee) sold their home at 8218 Scenic Drive, Willow Springs to Dejan and Brittany Milovanovic for $270,000.

Jovita Pettaviciute and Ramunas Tautvaisas buy 2 Buckskin, Equestrian Estates

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The five bedroom, five bathroom home at 2 Buckskin, Equestrian Estates was sold on May 31, 2018 by George F. and Eve A. Hamstra for $477,500. The buyers were Jovita Pettaviciute and Ramunas Tautvaisas.

Report: Alsip-Hazelgreen-Oaklawn spent $12,153 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Spending per pupil at Alsip-Hazelgreen-Oaklawn School District 126 is down 6 percent from five years ago, according to a South Cook News analysis of district finances.

Krystyna Mytnik acquires 7241 Arbor Lane 45-7241, Justice

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Krystyna Mytnik purchased a home at 7241 Arbor Lane 45-7241, Justice from Mariusz Krolczyk and Halina Trebunia for $180,000.

Elizabeth M. Snyder-Dalzell and Elizabeth M. Snyder-Stulginskis sell 7839 W. 90th Place, Hickory Hills

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 7839 W. 90th Place, Hickory Hills was sold on May 31, 2018 by Elizabeth M. Snyder-Dalzell and Elizabeth M. Snyder-Stulginskis for $365,000. The buyers were Omar Abu-Yasin and Yousef Beiram.

Kevin and Josette Fourte sell 16864 Head Ave., Hazel Crest

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 16864 Head Ave., Hazel Crest was sold on May 31, 2018 by Kevin and Josette Fourte for $44,500. The buyer was Kiley King.

Cinthia and Francisca Torres buy 7744 Major Ave., Burbank

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Cinthia and Francisca Torres purchased a home at 7744 Major Ave., Burbank from Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee) for $171,000.

Analysis: Oak Forest pays $4.09 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Oak Forest Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 80.6 percent of the $1,773,669 the Oak Forest Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $4.09 for every $1 from pension members.

Cleo Downs sells 13602 S. Crawford Ave., Robbins

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Erick Reyna purchased a home at 13602 S. Crawford Ave., Robbins from Cleo Downs for $80,500.