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Cook County paid more than $1.23 million in worker’s comp benefits in January

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Cook County paid out more than $1.23 million in worker’s compensation benefits last month, according to records obtained by Chicago City Wire through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Statewide test results: white students score 22.8 points higher at Macarthur International Spanish Academy

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

At Macarthur International Spanish Academy, a 22.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Q3 real estate sales report: Glencoe

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

Median prices declined in Glencoe over last year, and are down 28.1 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Shah committee reports nearly $5K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

Shah for Schaumburg, a candidate committee, reported receiving $4,700 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Northbrook home sales, 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.

Kristy and Kiran Achar sell 631 Hapsfield Lane 300, Buffalo Grove

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 22, 2019

On Feb. 22, 2019, Kristy and Kiran Achar sold their home at 631 Hapsfield Lane 300, Buffalo Grove to Dorata Majewska for $155,000.

Marco Ortiz acquires 2030 Rand Road 203, Palatine

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 22, 2019

On Feb. 22, 2019, Marco Ortiz purchased a home at 2030 Rand Road 203, Palatine from Salvatore Demma for $115,000.

2018 home sales: Norridge 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.

Phillip S. Oh sells 610 Helen Drive, Northbrook

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 22, 2019

On Feb. 22, 2019, Monika Stepkowski and Robert Garbacz purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 610 Helen Drive, Northbrook from Phillip S. Oh for $350,000.

Chippewa Middle School scores 62.2% ELA proficiency, 38.9% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

Of the 666 students attending Chippewa Middle School in 2018, 62.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 38.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Statewide test results: low-income students score 34.6 points lower at Macarthur International Spanish Academy

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

At Macarthur International Spanish Academy, a 34.6-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Cumberland Elementary School scores 68.9% ELA proficiency, 61.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

Of the 297 students attending Cumberland Elementary School in 2018, 68.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 61.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).