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On Dec. 27, 2018, 1140 N LaSalle Owner LLC purchased a home at 1140 N. La Salle St. 734, Chicago from Laszlo G Katona for $160,000.

228 Racine LLC acquires 228 S. Racine Ave., Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, 228 Racine LLC sold their property at 228 S. Racine Ave., Chicago to James E. Williams for $560,000.

Garza committee reports nearly $20K in contributions during third quarter

10th Ward Democratic Organization, a candidate committee, reported receiving $20,000 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Mohammed Y Hamidani acquires 2556 N. Kilbourn Ave. 2N, Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, Carlos MacIas purchased a home at 2556 N. Kilbourn Ave. 2N, Chicago from Mohammed Y Hamidani for $210,000.

Mary Jo Schuler donates $5,600 to Peter Gariepy's election campaign

Mary Jo Schuler donated $5,600 to Democrat Peter Gariepy's election campaign committee, Friends of Peter Gariepy, on Dec. 27, 2018, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Burke Montgomery donates $1,000 to Michael Negron's election campaign

Burke Montgomery 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).

Brenda Bonifas acquires 1800 W. Roscoe St. P-115, Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, Ruth E., Paul M., Paul Michael and Ruith Ellen Meister sold their home at 1800 W. Roscoe St. P-115, Chicago to Brenda Bonifas for $10,000.

Julia Cuddihy and Errett Vannice unload 1366 N. Dearborn St. 10B, Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, Michael Mikhail purchased a home at 1366 N. Dearborn St. 10B, Chicago from Julia Cuddihy and Errett Vannice for $975,000.

76.9 percent of Back of the Yards College Preparatory teachers stay put; average earns $73,660.59 per year

More than 76.9 percent of teachers stay at Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Larry Locher donates $1,500 to Daniel La Spata's election campaign

Larry Locher donated $1,500 to Democrat Daniel La Spata's election campaign committee, Neighbors for Daniel La Spata, on Dec. 27, 2018, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Nivin Thampi acquires 1140 N. La Salle St. 227, Chicago

The home at 1140 N. La Salle St. 227, Chicago was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by Nivin Thampi for $137,000. The buyer was 1140 N LaSalle Owner LLC.

Velasco Lupe acquires 1140 N. La Salle St. 817, Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, 1140 N LaSalle Owner LLC purchased a home at 1140 N. La Salle St. 817, Chicago from Velasco Lupe for $205,500.

Blaine Elementary School reports 16% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Blaine Elementary School fell to 16 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 84 percent of Bouchet Elementary Math & Science failed English language arts

About 16 percent of Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 84 percent of students failed.

Andrew Preda donates $1,000 to Michael Negron's election campaign

Andrew Preda 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).

Lindsay Miller and Carl Towner acquires 1140 N. La Salle St. 103, Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, 1140 N LaSalle Owner LLC purchased a home at 1140 N. La Salle St. 103, Chicago from Lindsay Miller and Carl Towner for $167,500.

1140 N LaSalle Owner LLC purchases 1140 N. La Salle St. 305, Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, Demetrio Garza Jr. and Christine Carpo Garza sold their home at 1140 N. La Salle St. 305, Chicago to 1140 N LaSalle Owner LLC for $137,000.

Karam Hans unloads 5526 S. Bishop St., Chicago

On Dec. 27, 2018, Karam Hans sold their home at 5526 S. Bishop St., Chicago to Elizabeth I. Perez for $69,000.

Leslie Bluhm donates $5,600 to Michael Negron's election campaign

Leslie Bluhm donated $5,600 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).

John Rowe donates $2,500 to Michael Scott Jr's election campaign