South Cook News

Northwest School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Northwest School rose to 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 67 percent of Kerkstra students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

About 33 percent of Kerkstra Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 67 percent of students failed.

Jones committee reports nearly $53K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

Jones for State Representative, a candidate committee, reported receiving $52,819.59 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Thornton Township Precinct 27

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Thornton Township Precinct 27 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Moses R Arce unloads 2413 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 2413 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Moses R Arce for $75,000. The buyers were Tuyen H Arce and Jaquelyn Medina.

Statewide test results: 62 percent of J. M. Hannum failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

About 38 percent of J. M. Hannum Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 62 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 91 percent of Kellar students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

About 9 percent of Kellar School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 91 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 68 percent of J. Covington failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

About 32 percent of J. Covington Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 68 percent of students failed.

Allen Jackson purchases 14228 Kenwood Ave., Dolton

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Allen Jackson purchased a home at 14228 Kenwood Ave., Dolton from James A. and Dorothy J. Johnson for $103,500.

Statewide test results: 67 percent of Jack Hille failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

About 33 percent of Jack Hille Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 67 percent of students failed.

Justice home sales, December 2-8, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of December 2-8, 2018.

Report: 76 percent of 2016 Thornwood High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

In a year when 79 percent of Thornwood High School seniors graduated on time, 76 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Thornton Township Precinct 24

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Thornton Township Precinct 24 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Richard Mathews donates $2,000 to Frank M. Zuccarelli's election campaign

By South Cook News | Dec 31, 2018

Richard Mathews donated $2,000 to Democrat Frank M. Zuccarelli's election campaign committee, Friends of Frank Zuccarelli, on Dec. 31, 2018, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Chateaux School reports 8% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Chateaux School rose to 8 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 85 percent of U. S. Grant students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

About 15 percent of U. S. Grant Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 85 percent of students failed.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Thornton Township Precinct 35

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Thornton Township Precinct 35 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Lynwood home sales, December 2-8, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of December 2-8, 2018.

Geri A. Brent, Daniel J. Rawski and Susan J. Pacelli acquire 7740 Moody Ave., Burbank

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Ericka Y. and Edgar E. Rosales purchased a home at 7740 Moody Ave., Burbank from Geri A. Brent, Daniel J. Rawski and Susan J. Pacelli for $205,000.

From Illinois Business Daily

Illinois has 20th highest home vacancy rate in nation

By Illinois Business Daily reports | 5 years ago

Illinois posted the 20th highest home vacancy rate among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to new real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.