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About 31 percent of Boone Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 69 percent of students failed.

Austin committee reports nearly $5K in contributions during third quarter

Friends of Carrie Austin 34th Ward Committeeman, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,100 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Charles S. Jones acquires 647 W. Sheridan Road 6-A, Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, Blake Patrick King purchased a home at 647 W. Sheridan Road 6-A, Chicago from Charles S. Jones for $180,000.

Ivaldo Basso donates $1,000 to Michael Negron's election campaign

Ivaldo Basso donated $1,000 to Democrat Michael Negron's election campaign committee, Friends of Michael Negron, on Dec. 27, 2018, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Anselma C Quirante unloads 800 S Wells St. 950, Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, Ewfm River City Spe LLC purchased a home at 800 S Wells St. 950, Chicago from Anselma C Quirante for $158,500.

Chicago home sales, December 16-22, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were reported residential sales in Chicago for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

76.9 percent of Catalyst Elem teachers stay put; average earns $73,660.59 per year

More than 76.9 percent of teachers stay at Catalyst Elem Charter School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

James R. and Brenda G. Bright sell 1140 N. La Salle St. 630, Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, 1140 N LaSalle Owner LLC purchased a home at 1140 N. La Salle St. 630, Chicago from James R. and Brenda G. Bright for $144,500.

Jose Tapia acquires 13041 S. Manistee Ave., Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, Jose Tapia purchased a home at 13041 S. Manistee Ave., Chicago from Thomas J. Kasiak (trustee) and Thomas J. Kasiak (trust) for $118,500.

Hutan Inv LLC unloads 6943 W. Oakdale Ave., Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, Hutan Inv LLC sold their five bedroom, one bathroom home at 6943 W. Oakdale Ave., Chicago to Victor E. and Michelle Montes for $362,000.

Eric Williams donates $1,000 to La Shawn K. Ford's election campaign

Eric Williams donated $1,000 to Democrat La Shawn K. Ford's election campaign committee, Friends of Ford for Chicago Mayor, on Dec. 27, 2018, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

James R. and Brenda G. Bright acquires 1140 N. La Salle St. 632, Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, James R. and Brenda G. Bright sold their home at 1140 N. La Salle St. 632, Chicago to 1140 N LaSalle Owner LLC for $144,500.

Stephanie M. and Marie E. Zidek buy 1712 W. Wilson Ave. 3W, Chicago

The home at 1712 W. Wilson Ave. 3W, Chicago was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by Ashmer Aslam and Caitlin Spencer for $363,000. The buyers were Stephanie M. and Marie E. Zidek.

Chad Heikkinen donates $1,000 to James Cappleman's election campaign

Chad Heikkinen donated $1,000 to Democrat James Cappleman's election campaign committee, Citizens for Cappleman, on Dec. 27, 2018, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Burley Elementary School reports 6% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Burley Elementary School fell to 6 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

7 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60614 in 2nd quarter of 2018

Seven offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 60614, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Statewide test results: 99 percent of Frazier Prep Academy Charter students failed math

About 0.9 percent of Frazier Prep Academy Charter Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and nearly all of students failed.

Yanez committee reports nearly $50K in contributions during third quarter

Friends for Rafael Yanez, a candidate committee, reported receiving $50,200 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Terry Teele donates $1,000 to Michael Scott Jr's election campaign