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The home at 8813 S. Paulina St., Chicago was sold on Jan. 25, 2019 by No Advance LLC for $203,000. The buyer was Joseph Harris.

Jose H. Romero acquires 5201 S. Newcastle Ave., Chicago

The home at 5201 S. Newcastle Ave., Chicago was sold on Jan. 25, 2019 by Eli Perez Jr. for $249,500. The buyer was Jose H. Romero.

Metropolitan Life INS Co. unloads 6523 S. Kenneth Ave., Chicago

On Jan. 25, 2019, Luis Noe Cerda Llanas purchased a home at 6523 S. Kenneth Ave., Chicago from Metropolitan Life INS Co. for $165,000.

Statewide test results: white students score 48.7 points higher at Burr Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

At Burr Elementary School, a 48.7-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Barry Ellison buys 1800 S. Avers Ave., Chicago

The property at 1800 S. Avers Ave., Chicago was sold on Jan. 25, 2019 by Joe E. Martin for $87,000. The buyer was Barry Ellison.

Said III Iskan Investments LLC buys 631 E. 92nd Place, Chicago

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 631 E. 92nd Place, Chicago was sold on Jan. 25, 2019 by Chicago PC LLC for $70,000. The buyer was Said III Iskan Investments LLC.

3539 W 26TH St. LLC acquires 3539 W. 26th St., Chicago

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

On Jan. 25, 2019, 3539 W 26TH St. LLC sold their property at 3539 W. 26th St., Chicago to GW Little Vlg LLC for $925,000.

David J. Wescott unloads 155 N Harbor Drive 1103, Chicago

On Jan. 25, 2019, David J. Wescott sold their home at 155 N Harbor Drive 1103, Chicago to Maryam Saeedvafa for $515,000.

Mayoral candidates have lots to say about Chicago Public Schools despite graduating elsewhere

By LGIS News Service | Jan 24, 2019

All 14 Chicago mayoral candidates have strong opinions on how to improve the city’s public schools despite the fact that only one of them actually attended CPS and half didn’t attend public high schools at all, according to an analysis by Chicago City Wire.

Statewide test results: white students score 9.9 points higher at Budlong Elementary School

At Budlong Elementary School, a 9.9-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Recent Schiller Park home sales, December 30, 2018-January 5, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Schiller Park for the week of December 30, 2018-January 5, 2019.

Fairfield Investments LLC acquires 1214 S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago

The property at 1214 S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago was sold on Jan. 24, 2019 by Lilichic Group LLC - Series II for $24,000. The buyer was Fairfield Investments LLC.

Deborah Bethune (executor) and Regina M. Ollo (estate) (deceased) acquires 2020 N. Lincoln Park 3J, Chicago

On Jan. 24, 2019, Miao Yu purchased a home at 2020 N. Lincoln Park 3J, Chicago from Deborah Bethune (executor) and Regina M. Ollo (estate) (deceased) for $195,000.

Statewide test results: black students score 4 points lower at Bright Elementary School

At Bright Elementary School, a 4-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 14.3 points higher at Bridge Elementary School

At Bridge Elementary School, a 14.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

5 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60640 in 3rd quarter of 2018

Five offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 60640, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Apart Mint LLC acquires 606 E. Woodland Park, Chicago

On Jan. 24, 2019, Apart Mint LLC purchased a home at 606 E. Woodland Park, Chicago from LI Dongzi for $110,000.

Michael McCarthy donates $1,500 to William M. Daley's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 24, 2019

Michael McCarthy donated $1,500 to Democrat William M. Daley's election campaign committee, Bill Daley for Mayor, on Jan. 24, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Mason Renee acquires 3950 N Lake Shore Drive 817, Chicago