January, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Market Watch: Joseph and Janet Page lose over $413,000 on sale of Lake Forest home

By SYHN News Service | Jan 16, 2019

Illinois' highest-in-the-nation property taxes are eroding home equity and depressing home values across the state. This report is part of a SYHN News Service series on recent home sales that demonstrate the consequences.

Sheldon Levy (trustee), Levy Lawrence B. (trustee) and Levy Lenore (trustee) sell 273 Central Ave., Highland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 16, 2019

The home at 273 Central Ave., Highland Park was sold on Jan. 16, 2019 by Sheldon Levy (trustee), Levy Lawrence B. (trustee) and Levy Lenore (trustee) for $800,000. The buyers were Jonathan Holt and Mia Levy.

Statewide test results: 49 percent of Rondout failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

About 51 percent of Rondout Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly a half of students failed.

78.2 percent of Glen Flora teachers stay put; average earns $62,085.96 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

More than 78.2 percent of teachers stay at Glen Flora Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Jennai Pettis acquires 377 N. Tower Drive, Hainesville

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 16, 2019

On Jan. 16, 2019, Jennai Pettis purchased a home at 377 N. Tower Drive, Hainesville from Skyline Home Investments LLC for $158,500.

Mtglq Investors LP sells 3002 Concord Lane, Waukegan

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 16, 2019

On Jan. 16, 2019, Sabiha Hairic and Khalid Javed purchased a home at 3002 Concord Lane, Waukegan from Mtglq Investors LP for $125,000.

Statewide test results: 23 percent of Ravinia students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

About 77 percent of Ravinia Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and nearly a quarter of students failed.

Governor race: Republican Rauner wins voter tally in Ela Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

Bruce Rauner led Democrat JB Pritzker in votes cast in Ela Township for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Statewide test results: 56 percent of Red Oak students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

About 44 percent of Red Oak Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 56 percent of students failed.

Recent Channel Lake home sales, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

2222 14TH St. LLC buys 2300 W. 14th St., Waukegan

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 16, 2019

The property at 2300 W. 14th St., Waukegan was sold on Jan. 16, 2019 by Glenlake Terrace Realty LLC for $75,000. The buyer was 2222 14TH St. LLC.

90.8 percent of Spaulding teachers stay put; average earns $62,988.76 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

More than 90.8 percent of teachers stay at Spaulding Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60047 in 3rd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

Two offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 60047, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Lake County Gazette.

Governor race: Republican Rauner wins voter tally in Cuba Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

Bruce Rauner led Democrat JB Pritzker in votes cast in Cuba Township for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Statewide test results: 79 percent of Raymond Ellis students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

About 21 percent of Raymond Ellis Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 79 percent of students failed.

Home sales in Long Grove, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

Report: 48 percent of 2016 Grant Community High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

In a year when 90 percent of Grant Community High School seniors graduated on time, 48 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.