North Cook News

Lasonde blames Democrat-controlled legislature for unfriendly business climate

By Robert Hadley | Aug 31, 2018

Illinois legislators are earning too much at taxpayers' expense and delivering too little, according to Joan McCarthy Lasonde, 9th District Republican candidate for the state Senate.

Bernas blames state's poor business climate on political culture and tax burdens

By Carrie Bradon | Aug 31, 2018

Illinois repeatedly has been ranked low in business friendliness and compatibility for small businesses, facts that Jillian Rose Bernas, Republican candidate for the 56th House District is committed to changing.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Cut red tape, cut costs, Roskam committee says

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A Trump campaign promise has gained more attention after a mid-August congressional report on trimming Medicare red tape was released.

Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee) sells 7415 St. Louis Ave., Skokie

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 31, 2018

The property at 7415 St. Louis Ave., Skokie was sold on Aug. 31, 2018 by Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee) for $920,000. The buyer was 7415 St. Louis LLC.

Streamwood reports 383 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2018

A home buyer who paid $1,250,000 to purchase a home on Jan. 4 paid the top home sale price for Streamwood in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

How has spending changed at Avoca SD 37?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2018

Avoca School District 37 increased per-student spending 6.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a North Cook News analysis of public schools data.

How has spending changed at CCSD 62?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2018

Community Consolidated School District 62 increased per-student spending 30.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a North Cook News analysis of public schools data.

Schaumburg home sales, August 19-25, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 19-25, 2018.

James Wu Jr. and Seojung Youn purchase 1776 Dyer Drive, Bartlett

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 31, 2018

On Aug. 31, 2018, James Wu Jr. and Seojung Youn purchased a four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1776 Dyer Drive, Bartlett from Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. for $251,000.

Township High School District 214 students suspended, expelled 2,309 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2018

Township High School District 214 reported two expulsions and 2,307 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Frances T. Frederick (trust) and Linda Mary Traskaski (trustee) sell 1410 Aldgate Court 1-23-60-Rb, Wheeling

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 31, 2018

The home at 1410 Aldgate Court 1-23-60-Rb, Wheeling was sold on Aug. 31, 2018 by Frances T. Frederick (trust) and Linda Mary Traskaski (trustee) for $180,000. The buyers were Dorthy and Bartosz Flaga.

Rosemont home sales, August 19-25, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Rosemont for the week of August 19-25, 2018.

M. Riccini Angela (trust) and Debra Ballardini (trustee) sell 2384 Salceda Drive 24B2384S, Northbrook

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 31, 2018

On Aug. 31, 2018, Martin and Lynn Osheff purchased a home at 2384 Salceda Drive 24B2384S, Northbrook from M. Riccini Angela (trust) and Debra Ballardini (trustee) for $370,000.

Recent Winnetka home sales, August 19-25, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 19-25, 2018.

William Polyak acquires 8425 Mason Ave., Morton Grove

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 31, 2018

On Aug. 31, 2018, Alice M. Gutenkauf (trust), Diane Chryste Gutenkauf (trustee) and Karen Lee Gutenkauf (trustee) sold their home at 8425 Mason Ave., Morton Grove to William Polyak for $296,500.

Lauretta A. Egger and Stephen L. South buy 442 Ridge Circle, Streamwood

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 31, 2018

On Aug. 31, 2018, Lauretta A. Egger and Stephen L. South purchased a home at 442 Ridge Circle, Streamwood from Dawn M. Harpling (trustee), Beth Ann A. Anderson (trustee), Ann A. Anderson Beth (trust) and Dawn M. Harpling (trust) for $210,000.

Brian R. Johnson (trustee), Brian R. Johnson (trust), L. Johnson Tywana (trust) and Tywana L. Johnson (trustee) acquire 1026 Holly Lane, Glenview

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 31, 2018

On Aug. 31, 2018, Jill Witowski and Mark Ehlert purchased a home at 1026 Holly Lane, Glenview from Brian R. Johnson (trustee), Brian R. Johnson (trust), L. Johnson Tywana (trust) and Tywana L. Johnson (trustee) for $875,000.

Skokie home sales, August 19-25, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 19 reported residential sales in Skokie for the week of August 19-25, 2018.

Constantina Antonopoulos (trustee), Antonopoulos (trust) and Chris P. Antonopoulos (trustee) unload 1200 Bonita Drive, Park Ridge

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 31, 2018

On Aug. 31, 2018, Ghassan and Amani Salameh purchased a home at 1200 Bonita Drive, Park Ridge from Constantina Antonopoulos (trustee), Antonopoulos (trust) and Chris P. Antonopoulos (trustee) for $805,000.

Pilgrim Reo LLC unloads 4 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2018

On Aug. 31, 2018, Nare Campbell LLC purchased a property at 4 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights from Pilgrim Reo LLC for $720,000.