North Cook News

On Oct. 11, 2018, Justin S. and Jordan D. Pennino purchased a home at 2425 N. Drury Lane, Arlington Heights from Linda K. and David C. Haataja for $510,000.

Petar Dimtrov buys 1216 S. New Wilke Road 8-305, Arlington Heights

On Oct. 11, 2018, Petar Dimtrov purchased a home at 1216 S. New Wilke Road 8-305, Arlington Heights from Aleksandra and Franciszek Zarebiec for $101,500.

Statewide test results: white students score 17.3 points higher at Union Ridge Elementary School

At Union Ridge Elementary School, a 17.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Kurtis Stange unloads 1363 Perry St. P3, Des Plaines

The home at 1363 Perry St. P3, Des Plaines was sold on Oct. 11, 2018 by Kurtis Stange for $133,000. The buyer was Ning Shen.

Nichols Middle School reports 8% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Nichols Middle School fell to 8 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a North Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Recent Skokie home sales, September 30-October 6, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Skokie for the week of September 30-October 6, 2018.

Winston Development LLC sells 902 Paddock Drive, Palatine

The home at 902 Paddock Drive, Palatine was sold on Oct. 11, 2018 by Winston Development LLC for $355,000. The buyers were Emily and John Oneal.

New Trier Twp HSD 203 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed New Trier Township High School District 203 on its financial "recognition" list.

William Farina and Marion Buckley sell 811 Forest Ave. 2-N., Evanston

On Oct. 11, 2018, Jeanne M Wussler purchased a home at 811 Forest Ave. 2-N., Evanston from William Farina and Marion Buckley for $318,000.

NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT: Calls on Girl Scouts to Help Monarch Butterflies

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2018

Northbrook Girl Scout troops discovered ways they could give back to their community October 3 during the Village initiative “Building My Community” meeting featuring Northbrook Park District and other local government/community groups.

HOFFMAN ESTATES PARK DISTRICT: Community Invited to Fitness Open House on Oct 20

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2018

The community is invited to try Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center (PSSWC) in Hoffman Estates for free on Saturday, Oct. 20 from noon to 3 p.m.

Ward's picture with Trump cutout draws ire on social media for the U-46 school board candidate

By Robert Hadley | Oct 10, 2018

Jeanette Ward, an incumbent candidate for the school board in District U-46, said on Twitter today she is facing criticism for backing President Donald Trump.

Dasaradha Pakanati purchases 907 E. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights

The five bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home at 907 E. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights was sold on Oct. 10, 2018 by Legacy Tree Foundation for $278,000. The buyer was Dasaradha Pakanati.

Lake Louise Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 10, 2018

The truancy rate at Lake Louise Elementary School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a North Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Morton Grove SD 70 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 10, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Morton Grove School District 70 on its financial "recognition" list.

Russel and Jennifer Douglass acquire 2144 Walnut Court, Glenview

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2144 Walnut Court, Glenview was sold on Oct. 10, 2018 by Russel and Jennifer Douglass for $419,000. The buyers were Katy and Ryan Weade.

David Kinkade and Vjollca Demito acquire 19 Whispering Drive, Streamwood

On Oct. 10, 2018, David Kinkade and Vjollca Demito purchased a home at 19 Whispering Drive, Streamwood from Douglas A. and Melissa Welu for $295,000.

Bibi Suleth Fatima and Riyaz Khan purchase 9473 Park Lane, Des Plaines

The home at 9473 Park Lane, Des Plaines was sold on Oct. 10, 2018 by Parkway Bank & Trust Co. (trustees) for $248,000. The buyers were Bibi Suleth Fatima and Riyaz Khan.

Constance Trybus unloads 1162 Coldspring Road, Elgin