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Despite extortion charge, Burke keeps Ward 14 seat

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 28, 2019

Veteran Alderman Ed Burke’s run as Chicago’s longest-serving lawmaker appears safe after he bagged at least 54 percent of the vote in Tuesday night’s election.

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Quinn defeats DePaul student in Chicago Ward 13 race

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 28, 2019

With the strong support of House Speaker Mike Madigan, veteran Alderman Marty Quinn easily topped David Krupa in the 13th Ward, but chances are neither lawmaker has seen the last of the 19-year-old DePaul University student.

Sawyer hangs on to 6th Ward seat with 50 percent of vote

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 28, 2019

With almost all of the votes counted, veteran Chicago Alderman Roderick Sawyer appears to have successfully defended his turf in the 6th Ward in Tuesday’s election.

Rahm and Pritzker backed winners and losers on Election Day

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 28, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel appear to have gotten mixed results for the nearly $1 million they combined to invest in city council races across the city on Election Day.

Chicago treasurer election heading for runoff between Conyears-Ervin, Pawar

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 28, 2019

With less than three percentage points separating them in Tuesday’s primary, State Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin (D-Chicago) and Chicago Alderman Ameya Pawar are set to face-off in a runoff for state treasurer on Tuesday, April 2.

Bill proposes mandatory daily break for Illinois students

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 28, 2019

A bill that would require schools to institute a daily break for all students between the grades of kindergarten through fifth grade has been assigned to the House’s Elementary & Secondary Education School Curriculum & Policies Committee.

Top 50 Morgan Park home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

A home buyer who paid $575,000 to purchase a home in West Morgan Park on May 10 paid the top home sale price for Morgan Park in 2018.

Thomas Babu, George Priya Susan and Priya Thomas acquire 2232 N. Central Ave., Chicago

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

The four bedroom, one bathroom home at 2232 N. Central Ave., Chicago was sold on Feb. 28, 2019 by Thomas Babu, George Priya Susan and Priya Thomas for $282,000. The buyers were Luis and Yvette Garcia.

Barack Echols donates $1,000 to Matt Martin's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 28, 2019

Barack Echols donated $1,000 to Matt Martin's election campaign committee, Friends of Matt Martin, on Feb. 28, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Joseph P Roti acquires 1645 W. Ogden Ave. 632, Chicago

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

On Feb. 28, 2019, Joseph P Roti purchased a home at 1645 W. Ogden Ave. 632, Chicago from Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. for $168,000.

J & K Midtown LLC purchases 5145 N. Springfield Ave. First, Chicago

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

On Feb. 28, 2019, J & K Midtown LLC purchased a home at 5145 N. Springfield Ave. First, Chicago from Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee) for $325,000.

James R. Mundo purchases 1259 W. Ferry St. 2C, Chicago

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

The home at 1259 W. Ferry St. 2C, Chicago was sold on Feb. 28, 2019 by Graylin Philippa Reif for $295,000. The buyer was James R. Mundo.

Karen J Seibert sells 3641 W. Cornelia Ave. B, Chicago

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

On Feb. 28, 2019, Jill Badlotto and Gary Rosenberg purchased a home at 3641 W. Cornelia Ave. B, Chicago from Karen J Seibert for $334,000.

Statewide test results: male students score 0.4 points lower at STEM Magnet Academy Elementary

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

At STEM Magnet Academy Elementary, a 0.4-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Amy Brennan sells 1720 W. Granville Ave., Chicago

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

On Feb. 28, 2019, Amy Brennan sold their home at 1720 W. Granville Ave., Chicago to Harry R Bauer and Jessica Zaroski for $625,000.

Michael and Francie Mallace unload 451 W. Huron St. 1601, Chicago

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

On Feb. 28, 2019, Michael and Francie Mallace sold their home at 451 W. Huron St. 1601, Chicago to Jennifer and Jasper Fortuna for $875,000.

Kara Leigh Stahl unloads 2707 N. Mildred Ave. A2, Chicago

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

On Feb. 28, 2019, Joyce Michelle M. purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2707 N. Mildred Ave. A2, Chicago from Kara Leigh Stahl for $325,000.

Gloria and Alfred Lopez acquire 5143 N. Kenneth Ave., Chicago

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

The home at 5143 N. Kenneth Ave., Chicago was sold on Feb. 28, 2019 by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. for $271,000. The buyers were Gloria and Alfred Lopez.

Jena Levin acquires 2005 W. Bradley Place, Chicago

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

On Feb. 28, 2019, Jena Levin purchased a home at 2005 W. Bradley Place, Chicago from Shellie Kaiser (trust) and Shellie Kaiser (trustee) for $882,000.