February, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

1ST Midwest Financial Inc. unloads 14317 Irving Ave., Dolton

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 22, 2019

On Feb. 22, 2019, 1ST Midwest Financial Inc. sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 14317 Irving Ave., Dolton to Abdul Islam for $36,000.

Steven Raymond Strohmeier and Josie Lyn Brown purchase 2717 Second Private Road, Flossmoor

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 22, 2019

On Feb. 22, 2019, Steven Raymond Strohmeier and Josie Lyn Brown purchased a home at 2717 Second Private Road, Flossmoor from Ann Vendrely (trustee), Patrick R. Vendrely (trustee) and Ann M. Vendrely (trust) for $271,000.

Top 50 Park Forest home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

A home buyer who paid $492,000 to purchase a home on Aug. 14 paid the top home sale price for Park Forest in 2018.

Richard Pisarczyk acquires 7917 W. 160th St., Tinley Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 22, 2019

On Feb. 22, 2019, Richard Pisarczyk sold their two bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 7917 W. 160th St., Tinley Park to Alison C Wilde for $196,000.

Kelly committee reports nearly $9K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

Robin for Leadership, a candidate committee, reported receiving $8,750 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Louise Naples acquires 15307 Wilshire Blvd., Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 22, 2019

On Feb. 22, 2019, Louise Naples purchased a two bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 15307 Wilshire Blvd., Orland Park from First Integrity Group Inc. for $256,000.

Home sales in Calumet Park, February 10-16, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of February 10-16, 2019.

Analysis: Chicago Heights administrators rank 331st in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

Administrators in Chicago Heights School District 170 earn an average of $103,898 per year, ranking 331st out of 864 districts in the state.

Home sales in Lansing, February 10-16, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of February 10-16, 2019.

Frank A. Brodnicki Elementary School scores 53.7% ELA proficiency, 41.9% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

Of the 699 students attending Frank A. Brodnicki Elementary School in 2018, 53.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 41.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Richton Park reports 192 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

A home buyer who paid $287,000 to purchase a home on July 26 paid the top home sale price for Richton Park in the second six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for July through December.

Recent Park Forest home sales, February 10-16, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

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

First Prop IL LLC purchases 14435 Kimbark Ave., Dolton

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 22, 2019

On Feb. 22, 2019, First Prop IL LLC purchased a home at 14435 Kimbark Ave., Dolton from Ola Sulyman for $120,000.

Hazel Crest home sales, February 10-16, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

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

2018 home sales: Markham price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 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.

2018 home sales: Orland Hills price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 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.

Harnew Elementary School scores 40.1% ELA proficiency, 40.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

Of the 577 students attending Harnew Elementary School in 2018, 40.1 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 40.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Samantha L. Owcarz and Timothy M Degnan unload 8733 Willow Road 1D, Willow Springs

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 22, 2019

On Feb. 22, 2019, Cydnee Serdiuk purchased a two bedroom, two bathroom home at 8733 Willow Road 1D, Willow Springs from Samantha L. Owcarz and Timothy M Degnan for $161,000.

ILLINOIS' 36TH STATE HOUSE DISTRICT: Rep. Kelly Burke Responds to Pritzker Budget Address

By Press release submission | Feb 21, 2019

After Governor J.B. Pritzker presented his budget proposal to the Illinois General Assembly, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Oak Lawn, released the following statemen