September, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

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Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

89.2 percent of Hillcrest teachers stay put; average earns $90,915 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 89.2 percent of teachers stay at Hillcrest High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Harry and Jason Spigner acquire 3427 Vollmer Road 202, Flossmoor

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

On Sept. 25, 2018, Harry and Jason Spigner purchased a home at 3427 Vollmer Road 202, Flossmoor from Rochelle H. Berlin (trustee) and H. Berlin Rochelle (trust) for $130,000.

Statewide test results: white students score 26.3 points higher at Parker Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Parker Junior High School, a 26.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

Gabriel Farfan acquires 2209 120th St., Blue Island

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

On Sept. 25, 2018, Gabriel Farfan sold their home at 2209 120th St., Blue Island to Cynthia M Diaz for $168,000.

Michael J. Gdn Scully and Carol A. Stancato (estate) acquires 2714 W. 97th St., Evergreen Park

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

On Sept. 25, 2018, Badea Homes LLC purchased a home at 2714 W. 97th St., Evergreen Park from Michael J. Gdn Scully and Carol A. Stancato (estate) for $98,000.

Brickstone Realty LLC sells 15732 Liberty Court, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

The home at 15732 Liberty Court, Orland Park was sold on Sept. 25, 2018 by Brickstone Realty LLC for $265,000. The buyers were Wei Shi and Benxu Tian.

Thomas Hogan acquires 9001 51st Ave., Oak Lawn

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

The home at 9001 51st Ave., Oak Lawn was sold on Sept. 25, 2018 by Marietta Dixon (trust) and Marietta Dixon (trustee) for $159,000. The buyer was Thomas Hogan.

83.6 percent of Oak Lawn-Hometown teachers stay put; average earns $61,655 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 83.6 percent of teachers stay at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Sandy and James Sneed unload 15415 Tulip Court, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

The home at 15415 Tulip Court, Orland Park was sold on Sept. 25, 2018 by Sandy and James Sneed for $289,000. The buyers were Molly Ann and Marc A. Malinowski.

Patryk M Gizzatow and Kelley A. Evans acquire 11801 Glen Road, Palos Park

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

On Sept. 25, 2018, Patryk M Gizzatow and Kelley A. Evans purchased a home at 11801 Glen Road, Palos Park from Joan M. McGeever (trustee), Joan M. McGeever (trust) and M. McGeever Joan (trust) for $305,000.

Daniel Reyes buys 5123 Greentree Road, Oak Forest

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

On Sept. 25, 2018, Christina Jurkovic and Randy Anderson sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 5123 Greentree Road, Oak Forest to Daniel Reyes for $185,000.

& T Trucking Harvey N. sells 15433 Marshfield Ave., Harvey

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 15433 Marshfield Ave., Harvey was sold on Sept. 25, 2018 by & T Trucking Harvey N. for $68,000. The buyer was Charlin Blair.

Judith A. and Ralph E. Krok sell 9333 145th St., Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

On Sept. 25, 2018, Judith A. and Ralph E. Krok sold their home at 9333 145th St., Orland Park to Brian E Krok for $225,000.

Golden Tree Life LLC acquires 18336 School St., Lansing

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

On Sept. 25, 2018, Juan A. Deleon purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 18336 School St., Lansing from Golden Tree Life LLC for $56,000.

Pekau committee reports nearly $13K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

Keith For Mayor, a candidate committee, reported receiving $13,280.41 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Rocio Bahena Rodriguez acquires 5150 79th St., Oak Lawn

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

On Sept. 25, 2018, Lorraine G Cromwell sold their home at 5150 79th St., Oak Lawn to Rocio Bahena Rodriguez for $150,000.

Daniel M. and Ana Cristina Fordney purchase 1316 Prospect St., Willow Springs

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

On Sept. 25, 2018, Stanislaw Kuciemba sold their home at 1316 Prospect St., Willow Springs to Daniel M. and Ana Cristina Fordney for $282,000.

Maria L. Hernandez and Plaza Raymond Sol acquire 16326 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 16326 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park was sold on Sept. 25, 2018 by Donald Castaldo Jr. for $210,000. The buyers were Maria L. Hernandez and Plaza Raymond Sol.