Chicago City Wire

On Jan. 25, 2019, Aida Demirovic purchased a home at 4642 N. Malden St. 4, Chicago from Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association for $107,500.

Meredith Hudgens purchases 540 W. Oakdale Ave. 3E, Chicago

The home at 540 W. Oakdale Ave. 3E, Chicago was sold on Jan. 25, 2019 by David A. Kalfas for $555,000. The buyer was Meredith Hudgens.

North Michael John buys 6455 N. Caldwell Ave., Chicago

On Jan. 25, 2019, Susan and Raymond Price sold their home at 6455 N. Caldwell Ave., Chicago to North Michael John for $415,000.

Statewide test results: 39 percent of Alcott failed English language arts

About 61 percent of Alcott Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 39 percent of students failed.

Nancy Kahn donates $1,500 to Susana Mendoza's election campaign

Nancy Kahn donated $1,500 to Democrat Susana Mendoza's election campaign committee, Susana Mendoza for Mayor, on Jan. 25, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Nina Winston donates $1,000 to Lori E. Lightfoot's election campaign

Nina Winston donated $1,000 to Lori E. Lightfoot's election campaign committee, Lightfoot for Chicago, on Jan. 25, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

US Bank unloads 8257 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago

On Jan. 25, 2019, US Bank sold their home at 8257 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago to Olabisi Talabi for $67,000.

Angela E Dominy and MacIej Radkowski unload 1808 W. Belmont Ave. 3, Chicago

On Jan. 25, 2019, Sean Gettings purchased a three bedroom, three bathroom home at 1808 W. Belmont Ave. 3, Chicago from Angela E Dominy and MacIej Radkowski for $450,000.

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

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

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

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

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60605 in 3rd quarter of 2018

Two offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 60605, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Laura Suzanne Meyer and Jonathan Scott Baker acquire 1244 W. Cornelia Ave. 1, Chicago

The home at 1244 W. Cornelia Ave. 1, Chicago was sold on Jan. 25, 2019 by Andrew J. and Amy M. Bonggren for $900,000. The buyers were Laura Suzanne Meyer and Jonathan Scott Baker.

Doris Gonzalez and Doris Gaskew sell 4832 W. Bloomingdale Ave. 1, Chicago

The home at 4832 W. Bloomingdale Ave. 1, Chicago was sold on Jan. 25, 2019 by Doris Gonzalez and Doris Gaskew for $206,000. The buyer was Nelia Hernandez.

Kelly L. and James W. Bracken acquire 11201 S. Drake Ave., Chicago

On Jan. 25, 2019, Kelly L. and James W. Bracken sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 11201 S. Drake Ave., Chicago to Steven R Rowling Sr. and Donna L Rowling for $525,000.

Vicente Dominguez acquires 1927 N. Normandy Ave., Chicago

The home at 1927 N. Normandy Ave., Chicago was sold on Jan. 25, 2019 by Vicente Dominguez for $250,000. The buyer was Chantelle L Hill.

Leslie Ann Ossanna (trust) and Leslie A. Ossanna (trustee) acquire 1059 N. Wood St., Chicago

On Jan. 25, 2019, Patrick J. Moorhead and Piper-Lori Parker purchased a home at 1059 N. Wood St., Chicago from Leslie Ann Ossanna (trust) and Leslie A. Ossanna (trustee) for $885,000.

Statewide test results: 98 percent of Amandla failed English language arts

About 2 percent of Amandla Charter School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly all of students failed.

John Doerrer donates $1,000 to Ariel E. Reboyras' election campaign

John Doerrer donated $1,000 to Democrat Ariel E. Reboyras' election campaign committee, Citizens for Ariel E Reboyras, on Jan. 25, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Annette Gaytan-Ochodnicanova donates $3,250 to Alex Acevedo's election campaign