South Cook News

From Prairie State Wire

2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 5 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

McKinley Junior High School reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at McKinley Junior High School fell to 5 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Deondre Bengood acquires 9214 S. Richmond Ave., Evergreen Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 9214 S. Richmond Ave., Evergreen Park was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Samir Samra, Masood Merakai and Azeem Qayyum for $234,000. The buyer was Deondre Bengood.

Ann Quirk Jo (trust) acquire 10551 Rachel Court, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 10551 Rachel Court, Orland Park was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Ann Quirk Jo (trust) for $345,000. The buyers were Thomas and Lynda Georgas.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 34.6 points lower at Millennium Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Millennium Elementary School, a 34.6-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

89.7 percent of Hazelgreen teachers stay put; average earns $57,996 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

More than 89.7 percent of teachers stay at Hazelgreen Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 5 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

Northeast Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Northeast Elementary School rose to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 27.5 points lower at Jack Hille Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Jack Hille Middle School, a 27.5-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Alan B. Drachenberg (trust), Alan B. Drachenberg (trustee), Helen M. Drachenberg (trustee) and Helen Drachenberg (trust) unload 6221 Misty Pines Court 2, Tinley Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 6221 Misty Pines Court 2, Tinley Park was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Alan B. Drachenberg (trust), Alan B. Drachenberg (trustee), Helen M. Drachenberg (trustee) and Helen Drachenberg (trust) for $157,000. The buyer was Leslie G. Teague (trustee).

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 20.3 points lower at Heritage Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Heritage Middle School, a 20.3-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Nelly Rodriguez and Enrique Magana Ayala acquire 4121 109th St., Oak Lawn

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 4121 109th St., Oak Lawn was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Michael and Tadeusz Molinski for $124,000. The buyers were Nelly Rodriguez and Enrique Magana Ayala.

Christine Toczek acquire 14061 Stonegate Lane, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 14061 Stonegate Lane, Orland Park was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Christine Toczek for $345,000. The buyers were Vanessa and Brandon Galloway.

Casto Carlton L||Casto Rachel M purchases 8837 167th Place, Orland Hills

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Casto Carlton L||Casto Rachel M purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 8837 167th Place, Orland Hills from Pacourek Jaclyn||Schoenecker Jaclyn a||Schoeneck Michael P||Schoeneck Michael||Schoeneck Jaclyn for $223,000.

Kris and Iwona Kosicki acquire 8525 Brandau Court, Tinley Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Michael and Phyllis Becker purchased a home at 8525 Brandau Court, Tinley Park from Kris and Iwona Kosicki for $348,000.

Andrea A. Erickson (trustee) and Marsala (trust) unload 1419 Bailey's Crossing Drive, Lemont

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Nada Kavalin purchased a home at 1419 Bailey's Crossing Drive, Lemont from Andrea A. Erickson (trustee) and Marsala (trust) for $302,000.

Susan A. Murphy purchases 3130 Halsted St., Steger

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 3130 Halsted St., Steger was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Dean J. and Kimberly P. Souder for $37,000. The buyer was Susan A. Murphy.

Patricia J. and Warren G. Sloan purchase 4537 102nd St., Oak Lawn

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 4537 102nd St., Oak Lawn was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Daniel and Laura G. Heneghan for $232,000. The buyers were Patricia J. and Warren G. Sloan.

Mohawk Primary Center reports 0.3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Mohawk Primary Center rose to 0.3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Maggion Rosalie||Buscemi Donna Marie sells 15233 Windsor Drive Hse, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Hamdan Deena||Hamdan Rana purchased a home at 15233 Windsor Drive Hse, Orland Park from Maggion Rosalie||Buscemi Donna Marie for $258,000.