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About 64 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 75 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Sansone (trust), John M. Sansone (trustee) and Christine V. Sansone (trustee) sell 6828 W. 97th St., Oak Lawn

The home at 6828 W. 97th St., Oak Lawn was sold on Dec. 26, 2018 by Sansone (trust), John M. Sansone (trustee) and Christine V. Sansone (trustee) for $131,500. The buyer was Itza Riedas.

Pedro Godinez Jr. sells 20821 Burnham Ave., Lynwood

On Dec. 26, 2018, Liliya Keshtova purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 20821 Burnham Ave., Lynwood from Pedro Godinez Jr. for $179,000.

Mohammad Adnan purchases 314 Illinois St., Park Forest

The home at 314 Illinois St., Park Forest was sold on Dec. 26, 2018 by 1ST Midwest Fin Inc. for $70,000. The buyer was Mohammad Adnan.

Timitra and Eric H. Young buy 3003 Balmoral Crescent, Flossmoor

The three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 3003 Balmoral Crescent, Flossmoor was sold on Dec. 26, 2018 by William Bennett Caudle for $270,000. The buyers were Timitra and Eric H. Young.

Richton Park home sales, November 11-17, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of November 11-17, 2018.

84.5 percent of Ridge Early Childhood Center teachers stay put; average earns $51,716.52 per year

More than 84.5 percent of teachers stay at Ridge Early Childhood Center year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 68 percent of Lee R. Foster failed English language arts

About 32 percent of Lee R. Foster Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 68 percent of students failed.

Recent Park Forest home sales, November 11-17, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of November 11-17, 2018.

BLUE ISLAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY: Meyer Eyecare Upgrades Exterior Signage

By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2018

Meyer Eyecare Upgrades Exterior Signage

82.7 percent of Simmons teachers stay put; average earns $53,330.62 per year

More than 82.7 percent of teachers stay at Simmons Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

80.6 percent of Hickory Bend teachers stay put; average earns $49,669.44 per year

More than 80.6 percent of teachers stay at Hickory Bend Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Posen Elementary School reports 15% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Posen Elementary School rose to 15 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Rich Township Precinct 39

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Rich Township Precinct 39 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Home sales in Dolton, December 2-8, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Dolton for the week of December 2-8, 2018.

Recent Calumet Park home sales, December 2-8, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Calumet Park for the week of December 2-8, 2018.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Rich Township Precinct 40

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Rich Township Precinct 40 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

86.4 percent of Frank A. Brodnicki teachers stay put; average earns $52,811.64 per year

More than 86.4 percent of teachers stay at Frank A. Brodnicki Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Rich Township Precinct 36

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Rich Township Precinct 36 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Steger Primary Center reports 13% truancy rate