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

Suggs Shelvon L acquires 18721 William St., Lansing

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 18721 William St., Lansing was sold on Oct. 25, 2018 by Hoving Randall E||Hoving Susan C for $158,000. The buyer was Suggs Shelvon L.

How much revenue has North Palos SD 117 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue North Palos School District 117 received through local taxes increased 0.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Cook News analysis of public schools data.

Rose I. Bohne (trust) and Joseph W. Bohne (trustee) unload 7740 Luna Ave., Burbank

On Oct. 25, 2018, Ramon Alberto Lopez and Celina Portillo purchased a home at 7740 Luna Ave., Burbank from Rose I. Bohne (trust) and Joseph W. Bohne (trustee) for $140,000.

John Currin acquire 14535 S. Manistee Ave. Second, Burnham

On Oct. 25, 2018, Penelope and George Kolovus purchased a home at 14535 S. Manistee Ave. Second, Burnham from John Currin for $30,000.

At H. L. Richards High School (Campus), 93 percent of students graduate high school; 68 percent go to college

About 0.3 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 93 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 26.3 points lower at James Hart School

At James Hart School, a 26.3-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Kathleen and Marek S. Cios and Kathleen Zapotoczny unload 9100 W. Shady Drive, Hickory Hills

On Oct. 25, 2018, Kathleen and Marek S. Cios and Kathleen Zapotoczny sold their home at 9100 W. Shady Drive, Hickory Hills to Maxxwell and Brenna Sell for $265,000.

Judicial Sales Corp.||Halderman Richard unloads 10501 W. Hillcrest Drive, Palos Park

On Oct. 25, 2018, Cirrus Investment Group LLC purchased a home at 10501 W. Hillcrest Drive, Palos Park from Judicial Sales Corp.||Halderman Richard for $200,000.

Longwood Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Longwood Elementary School fell to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Willow Springs Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Willow Springs 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.

James M. Stedman buys 15229 74th Court 48, Orland Park

On Oct. 25, 2018, Ruth Espinos (trustee) and Ruth Espinos (trust) sold their two bedroom, two bathroom home at 15229 74th Court 48, Orland Park to James M. Stedman for $160,000.

Analysis: Worth pays property taxes two times national average

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 25, 2018

Property owners in Worth paid more than 2.6 percent of the value of their homes in taxes last year. That’s more than two times the national average, according to an LGIS analysis of real estate sales data in the South Suburbs from Jan 1. to June 30.

Calumet Elementary School reports 9% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

The truancy rate at Calumet Elementary School fell to 9 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Christian R. and Mellisa M. Thompson sell 7727 Laramie Ave., Burbank

On Oct. 24, 2018, Christian R. and Mellisa M. Thompson sold their home at 7727 Laramie Ave., Burbank to Maricela Magana and Bryan K Uribe for $180,000.

Firstlookinvest.com sells 2732 174th St., Hazel Crest

On Oct. 24, 2018, Michael G. Campion purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2732 174th St., Hazel Crest from Firstlookinvest.com for $123,000.

Veterans Memorial Middle School reports 30% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

The truancy rate at Veterans Memorial Middle School rose to 30 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Barbara Ann and Jermaine Durdin sell 106 167th St., Calumet City

The four bedroom, one bathroom home at 106 167th St., Calumet City was sold on Oct. 24, 2018 by Barbara Ann and Jermaine Durdin for $122,000. The buyers were Shaun Coburn-Tyus and Shawn Tyus.

Max Remodelers Inc. unloads 15159 Hilltop Court, Orland Park

On Oct. 24, 2018, Max Remodelers Inc. sold their home at 15159 Hilltop Court, Orland Park to Sharon K Louder for $260,000.

Keith W. Vanderlee (trustee), Vanderlee Trust 1101415 and Margaret A. Vanderlee (trustee) unload 16705 Ellis Ave., S. Holland