South Cook News

The revenue Burnham School District 154-5 received through local taxes decreased 34.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Cook News analysis of public schools data.

At Rich East Campus, 82 percent of students graduate high school; 62 percent go to college

About 79 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 82 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Barack Obama School of Leadership And Stem reports 5% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Barack Obama School of Leadership And Stem rose to 5 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

South Holland SD 150 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed South Holland School District 150 on its financial "recognition" list.

90 percent of Helen Keller teachers stay put; average earns $65,390 per year

More than 90 percent of teachers stay at Helen Keller Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

88.9 percent of Bryant teachers stay put; average earns $57,130 per year

More than 88.9 percent of teachers stay at Bryant Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: black students score 0.4 points higher at Winston Churchill School

At Winston Churchill School, a 0.4-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Wells Fargo Bank sells 369 Blackhawk Drive, Park Forest

On Oct. 19, 2018, Chicago Title Land Trust Co. purchased a home at 369 Blackhawk Drive, Park Forest from Wells Fargo Bank for $22,500.

80.8 percent of George W. Lieb teachers stay put; average earns $52,627 per year

More than 80.8 percent of teachers stay at George W. Lieb Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Home sales in Homewood, September 30-October 6, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Homewood for the week of September 30-October 6, 2018.

84.5 percent of Nathan Hale teachers stay put; average earns $52,788 per year

More than 84.5 percent of teachers stay at Nathan Hale Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Home sales in Midlothian, September 30-October 6, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of September 30-October 6, 2018.

Wells Fargo Bank unloads 1623 Dixie Highway, Flossmoor

On Oct. 19, 2018, Wells Fargo Bank sold their five bedroom, two bathroom home at 1623 Dixie Highway, Flossmoor to United Vision Inv LLC for $100,000.

Arcadia Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Arcadia 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.

Statewide test results: black students score 8.7 points lower at Meadow Ridge School

At Meadow Ridge School, a 8.7-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Home sales in Orland Park, September 30-October 6, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 30-October 6, 2018.

Statewide test results: black students score 13.0 points lower at Virgil I. Grissom Middle School

At Virgil I. Grissom Middle School, a 13.0-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

William T. and Mary T. Jasper acquires 11148 S. Lawler Ave., Alsip

On Oct. 19, 2018, Antonio Zambrano purchased a home at 11148 S. Lawler Ave., Alsip from William T. and Mary T. Jasper for $170,000.

Sandridge SD 172 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Sandridge School District 172 on its financial "recognition" list.

Joshua Mason and Regina Hanks purchase 464 169th St., S. Holland