February, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

2018 home sales: Calumet City price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Kiana Logwood acquires 4394 Imperial Drive, Richton Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2019

On Feb. 20, 2019, Kiana Logwood purchased a home at 4394 Imperial Drive, Richton Park from Bcl-Home Rehab Sub I LLC for $203,000.

Illinois General Assembly: HR116 actions on Feb. 19

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

The following actions were taken on Feb. 19 in the House on House bill HR116 ("commend-simon wiesenthal cntr"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions".

Jorge A. Nieves unloads 13415 Ann St., Blue Island

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2019

On Feb. 20, 2019, Jorge A. Nieves sold their four bedroom, 1.1 bathroom home at 13415 Ann St., Blue Island to Griselda Sanches for $36,500.

Report: Sunnybrook spent $10,981 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

Spending per pupil at Sunnybrook School District 171 is up 10.9 percent from five years ago, according to a South Cook News analysis of district finances.

Ross and Alexandra Garay acquire 12962 Klappa Drive, Lemont

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2019

The home at 12962 Klappa Drive, Lemont was sold on Feb. 20, 2019 by Matthew P. Wieczorek for $485,000. The buyers were Ross and Alexandra Garay.

Mauro A. Zermeno and Berenice Ruiz acquire 314 152nd Place, Calumet City

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2019

On Feb. 20, 2019, Mauro A. Zermeno and Berenice Ruiz purchased a home at 314 152nd Place, Calumet City from Jeff Corp. for $130,000.

Third Coast Holdings LLC unloads 1245 Thomas St., Homewood

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2019

On Feb. 20, 2019, Natalie Bush and Adam Bush-Emmart purchased a four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1245 Thomas St., Homewood from Third Coast Holdings LLC for $175,000.

Statewide test results: male students score 7 points lower at Prairie-Hills Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 19, 2019

At Prairie-Hills Junior High School, a 7-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Jennifer A. and Kevin J. Williams sell 10596 W. 153rd Place, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 19, 2019

The home at 10596 W. 153rd Place, Orland Park was sold on Feb. 19, 2019 by Jennifer A. and Kevin J. Williams for $283,000. The buyers were Jennifer and Thomas Koegel.

Shakima Shanee Montgomery buys 4526 Jefferson Drive, Richton Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 19, 2019

On Feb. 19, 2019, Shakima Shanee Montgomery purchased a three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 4526 Jefferson Drive, Richton Park from Oscar Gonzalez Jr. and Kanesha Gonzalez for $165,000.

Statewide test results: black students score 13.1 points lower at Prairie Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 19, 2019

At Prairie Junior High School, a 13.1-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

Jesse C. White Learning Academy scores 18.2% ELA proficiency, 11.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 19, 2019

Of the 513 students attending Jesse C. White Learning Academy in 2018, 18.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 11.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).