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RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 234: Fall Band Concert on Oct 17

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2018

The first band concert of the school year is upon us!

PALATINE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15: Department of Instruction Explores District-Wide Achievement

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2018

At its Sept. 12 meeting, the Board of Education heard a report regarding the achievement gap that exists in District 15, and how the Department of Instruction plans to address it.

Jillian Rose Bernas: Defeat Madigan by voting his candidates out of office

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2018

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union’s $768,000 campaign contribution to Mike Madigan doesn’t add up to Jillian Rose Bernas, because the House Speaker is running unopposed in his re-election to the 22nd House District seat.

Stuart R. Paddock School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2018

The truancy rate at Stuart R. Paddock 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.

Seth and Tzipora Gelman sell 9017 Tamaroa Terrace, Skokie

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 11, 2018

The four bedroom, two bathroom home at 9017 Tamaroa Terrace, Skokie was sold on Oct. 11, 2018 by Seth and Tzipora Gelman for $385,000. The buyers were Chai S Wilensky and Andrew Zarkowsky.

Marilyn Smolenski honors friends, family for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2018

Republican House candidate Marilyn Smolenski recently took time from her busy schedule in the 55th District to lend her support to a different campaign.

Fairview South Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2018

The truancy rate at Fairview South Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a North Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Jane Addams Jhs reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2018

The truancy rate at Jane Addams Jhs rose to 5 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a North Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

At New Trier Township H. S. Winnetka, 98 percent of students graduate high school; 84 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2018

In 2017, the graduation rate was 98 percent, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

David A. and Kathleen V. Smetko unload 352 Somerset Drive, Streamwood

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 11, 2018

On Oct. 11, 2018, Laura Joose and Nate Kiehl purchased a home at 352 Somerset Drive, Streamwood from David A. and Kathleen V. Smetko for $258,000.

Brian D Combs acquire 2100 Park St., Rolling Meadows

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 11, 2018

On Oct. 11, 2018, Reynaldo F Cruz and Anna S. Wang purchased a home at 2100 Park St., Rolling Meadows from Brian D Combs for $243,000.

89.5 percent of Gray M Sanborn teachers stay put; average earns $75,096 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2018

More than 89.5 percent of teachers stay at Gray M Sanborn Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Mason committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2018

Friends of Ted Mason, a candidate committee, reported receiving $750 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Cynthia and Thomas Lund acquires 1961 Spruce Drive, Glenview

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 11, 2018

On Oct. 11, 2018, Avery Cynthia purchased a home at 1961 Spruce Drive, Glenview from Cynthia and Thomas Lund for $879,000.

79 percent of Forest teachers stay put; average earns $75,918 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2018

More than 79 percent of teachers stay at Forest Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Katarzyna Sokolska unloads 9480 Bay Colony Drive 198, Des Plaines

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 11, 2018

On Oct. 11, 2018, Katarzyna Sokolska sold their home at 9480 Bay Colony Drive 198, Des Plaines to Monika B. and Piotr Wajda for $130,000.

Michael Collins Elementary School reports 0.1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2018

The truancy rate at Michael Collins Elementary School fell to 0.1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a North Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Niles ESD 71 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Niles Elementary School District 71 on its financial "recognition" list.

Abraham Jini and Soji Mathew sell 5917 Warren Court, Morton Grove

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 11, 2018

On Oct. 11, 2018, Abraham Jini and Soji Mathew sold their home at 5917 Warren Court, Morton Grove to Charlene Noble Canga and David Hoang for $342,000.