Chicago City Wire

Sixty one offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 60629, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Q2 real estate sales report: Near North

Median prices declined in Near North over last year, and are up 2.3 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

123 Prop Inc. acquires 440 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, Pain Cave Fitness Prop LLC purchased a property at 440 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago from 123 Prop Inc. for $411,000.

Fredrica Hawkinson (trustee) and Hawkinson Fredrica (trust) acquire 2650 N. Lakeview Ave. 2606, Chicago

The home at 2650 N. Lakeview Ave. 2606, Chicago was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by Amy P. Osborn for $275,000. The buyers were Fredrica Hawkinson (trustee) and Hawkinson Fredrica (trust).

Rakesh Malkan purchases 88 W. Schiller St. 702L, Chicago

The home at 88 W. Schiller St. 702L, Chicago was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by Elizabeth Bunsa and Elizabeth J. Hodor for $187,000. The buyer was Rakesh Malkan.

Marilyn Morales donates $3,800 to their own election campaign

Marilyn Morales donated $3,800 to their own election campaign committee, Marilyn for 45th, on Dec. 27, 2018, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Daniel La Spata donates $1,900 to their own election campaign

Daniel La Spata donated $1,900 to their own election campaign committee, Neighbors for Daniel La Spata, on Dec. 27, 2018, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Volta Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Volta Elementary School rose to 3 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Report: 6.1% of Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago students repaying loans are in default

Out of 139 Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago students repaying loans in 2015, 3 were in default, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Statewide test results: 86 percent of Belmont-Cragin failed English language arts

About 14 percent of Belmont-Cragin Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 86 percent of students failed.

A. Ferrill Meghan (trust) and Meghan A. Ferrill (trustee) acquire 1255 N. State Parkway 8-D, Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, A. Ferrill Meghan (trust) and Meghan A. Ferrill (trustee) sold their home at 1255 N. State Parkway 8-D, Chicago to Alessandra Branca-Uihlein and Stephen Ellis Uihlein for $275,000.

Ewfm River City Spe LLC purchases 800 S Wells St. 1434, Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, Lujean Berry sold their home at 800 S Wells St. 1434, Chicago to Ewfm River City Spe LLC for $169,000.

Depriest Elementary School reports 38% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Depriest Elementary School fell to 38 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Craig Goldsmith donates $1,000 to Michael Negron's election campaign

Craig Goldsmith 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).

Martin Herman donates $1,000 to Tom Tunney's election campaign

Martin Herman donated $1,000 to Tom Tunney's election campaign committee, Citizens for Tunney, on Dec. 27, 2018, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Girish Kashyap donates $1,000 to Michael Negron's election campaign

Girish Kashyap 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).

Nicole Abreu acquires 5023 N. Monitor Ave., Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, Nicole Abreu purchased a home at 5023 N. Monitor Ave., Chicago from K. Blaszczyk Anthony (trust) and Anthony K. Blaszczyk (trustee) for $260,000.

944-954 W Grace LLC purchases 944 W. Grace St. D101, Chicago

The home at 944 W. Grace St. D101, Chicago was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by Tnj Prop Grace LLC for $250,000. The buyer was 944-954 W Grace LLC.

Joseph Power donates $10,000 to Tom Tunney's election campaign