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News from October 2018

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71.9 percent of Taft teachers stay put; average earns $50,894 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

More than 71.9 percent of teachers stay at Taft School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: black students score 0.7 points higher at Hoover Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

At Hoover Elementary School, a 0.7-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

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82.5 percent of Orland Park teachers stay put; average earns $75,658 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

More than 82.5 percent of teachers stay at Orland Park Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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J. Covington Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The truancy rate at J. Covington Elementary School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Ridgeland SD 122 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Ridgeland School District 122 on its financial "recognition" list.

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Strassburg Elementary reports 10% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Strassburg Elementary rose to 10 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Linda M. and Robert H. Quinn acquire 11628 Bolton Lane, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Linda M. and Robert H. Quinn sold their home at 11628 Bolton Lane, Orland Park to Angela M. and Jason M. Riccio for $380,000.

Sarah L. Kuhn and Sarah Stockle acquires 9224 Dexter Court, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Diana M Roth purchased a home at 9224 Dexter Court, Orland Park from Sarah L. Kuhn and Sarah Stockle for $185,000.

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How much revenue has Bremen CHSD 228 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The revenue Bremen Community High School District 228 received through local taxes decreased 5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Cook News analysis of public schools data.

Janease Hughes purchases 2704 198th St., Lynwood

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Janease Hughes purchased a home at 2704 198th St., Lynwood from V&T Investment Corp. for $185,000.

Sergiy Kollegayev acquires 14128 S. Michigan Ave., Riverdale

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Ontario Bowen purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 14128 S. Michigan Ave., Riverdale from Sergiy Kollegayev for $70,000.

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At Rich Central Campus, 90 percent of students graduate high school; 66 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

About 77 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 90 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Statewide test results: black students score 13.4 points lower at Michelle Obama School of Technology And The Arts

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

At Michelle Obama School of Technology And The Arts, a 13.4-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Maura S. and Joseph J. Capiak purchase 15521 116th Court, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The home at 15521 116th Court, Orland Park was sold on Oct. 19, 2018 by Gerald and Cheryl King for $265,000. The buyers were Maura S. and Joseph J. Capiak.

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John A. Bannes Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The truancy rate at John A. Bannes Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Elden D. Finley Junior High School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Elden D. Finley Junior High School rose to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Mae Jemison School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Mae Jemison School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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How much revenue has Brookwood SD 167 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The revenue Brookwood School District 167 received through local taxes increased 7.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Cook News analysis of public schools data.

Johnnie Green sells 18005 Lawndale Ave., Hazel Crest

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Eduardo Serna and Michelle Martinez purchased a home at 18005 Lawndale Ave., Hazel Crest from Johnnie Green for $120,000.

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Analysis: Prairie State College women’s head coaches’ pay ranks 17th highest in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 19, 2018

Head coaches of Prairie State College women’s teams earn an average of $64,074 annually – the 17th highest average salary in the state – according to a South Cook News analysis of federal education data.