February, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Palos Hills reports 289 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 21, 2019

A home buyer who paid $465,000 to purchase a home on Dec. 20 paid the top home sale price for Palos Hills in the second six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for July through December.

Q3 real estate sales report: Maple Leaf Estates

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 21, 2019

Median prices rose in Maple Leaf Estates over last year, and are down 63.7 percent over 5 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Recent Riverdale home sales, February 10-16, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 21, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were six reported residential sales in Riverdale for the week of February 10-16, 2019.

Report: General George Patton spent $18,825 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 21, 2019

Spending per pupil at General George Patton School District 133 is up 27.7 percent from five years ago, according to a South Cook News analysis of district finances.

Williams Martinez sells 1222 Hillview Drive, Lemont

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

On Feb. 21, 2019, Chad A. and Lauren M. Bisnette purchased a home at 1222 Hillview Drive, Lemont from Williams Martinez for $296,000.

Top 50 Flossmoor home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 21, 2019

A home buyer who paid $449,000 to purchase a home in Ballantrae of Flossmoor on April 27 paid the top home sale price for Flossmoor in 2018.

Juana Maria and Rogelio Tischina unload 7805 Mason Ave., Burbank

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

On Feb. 21, 2019, Diana Ruiz purchased a home at 7805 Mason Ave., Burbank from Juana Maria and Rogelio Tischina for $200,000.

Martinez Thompson acquires 3241 Schultz Drive, Lansing

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

On Feb. 21, 2019, Martinez Thompson purchased a home at 3241 Schultz Drive, Lansing from Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee) for $140,000.

Lhfc Prop LLC sells 1735 Pinehurst Lane, Flossmoor

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

The four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1735 Pinehurst Lane, Flossmoor was sold on Feb. 21, 2019 by Lhfc Prop LLC for $145,000. The buyer was Ath Inv LLC.

Columbus Manor Elementary School scores 27.2% ELA proficiency, 18.1% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 21, 2019

Of the 393 students attending Columbus Manor Elementary School in 2018, 27.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 18.1 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Q3 real estate sales report: Willow Springs

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 21, 2019

Median prices rose in Willow Springs over last year, and are down 34.8 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Statewide test results: low-income students score 15.9 points lower at Marya Yates Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 21, 2019

At Marya Yates Elementary School, a 15.9-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

E G S Group LLC - 7026 purchases 7026 W. 114th Place, Worth

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

On Feb. 21, 2019, E G S Group LLC - 7026 purchased a home at 7026 W. 114th Place, Worth from Njcc Fund 5 Reo Subsidiary LLC for $76,500.

Gregory M. and Cynthia M. Ulbricht unload 4436 W. Jean St., Alsip

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

On Feb. 21, 2019, Gregory M. and Cynthia M. Ulbricht sold their home at 4436 W. Jean St., Alsip to Shawn R Harper for $220,000.

Miles III Knight (estate administrator) and Miles Jr Knight (estate) sell 1266 Prince Drive, S. Holland

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2019

The home at 1266 Prince Drive, S. Holland was sold on Feb. 21, 2019 by Miles III Knight (estate administrator) and Miles Jr Knight (estate) for $92,500. The buyer was Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee).

Ernest F. Kolb Elementary School scores 37.1% ELA proficiency, 36.8% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 21, 2019

Of the 317 students attending Ernest F. Kolb Elementary School in 2018, 37.1 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 36.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).