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Ellen Johnson's nomination to be a member of the Prisoner Review Board was withdrawn on Jan. 28, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

John R. and Erica L. Messina purchase 1511 W. Nelson St., Chicago for $1.15M

On Jan. 29, 2019, John R. and Erica L. Messina purchased a four bedroom, one bathroom home at 1511 W. Nelson St., Chicago from 1511 W Nelson LLC for $1,145,000.

Sofia Westmeyer donates $5,000 to Jessica Washington Gutierrez's election campaign

Sofia Westmeyer donated $5,000 to Democrat Jessica Washington Gutierrez's election campaign committee, Gutierrez for the New 30th Ward, on Jan. 29, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Marcus Nunes donates $1,500 to Gery J. Chico's election campaign

Marcus Nunes donated $1,500 to Democrat Gery J. Chico's election campaign committee, Gery Chico for Mayor, on Jan. 29, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Ilan Shalit donates $100,000 to William M. Daley's election campaign

Ilan Shalit donated $100,000 to Democrat William M. Daley's election campaign committee, Bill Daley for Mayor, on Jan. 29, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

2342 W Rice LLC acquires 2342 W. Rice St., Chicago for $1.2M

On Jan. 29, 2019, Vintage Re Inv Inc. sold their home at 2342 W. Rice St., Chicago to 2342 W Rice LLC for $1,195,000.

Bryan Cressey donates $25,000 to William M. Daley's election campaign

Bryan Cressey donated $25,000 to Democrat William M. Daley's election campaign committee, Bill Daley for Mayor, on Jan. 29, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Barry Golden donates $5,000 to Gery J. Chico's election campaign

Barry Golden donated $5,000 to Democrat Gery J. Chico's election campaign committee, Gery Chico for Mayor, on Jan. 29, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Dennis Mondero donates $1,000 to Anna Valencia's election campaign

Dennis Mondero donated $1,000 to Democrat Anna Valencia's election campaign committee, Friends for Anna Valencia, on Jan. 29, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

JW Cheers-Magnolia LLC sells 4400 N. Magnolia Ave., Chicago for $5.75M

On Jan. 29, 2019, JW Cheers-Magnolia LLC sold their property at 4400 N. Magnolia Ave., Chicago to 4400 N Magnolia LLC for $5,750,000.

Carl Eshaghy donates $2,500 to William M. Daley's election campaign

Carl Eshaghy donated $2,500 to Democrat William M. Daley's election campaign committee, Bill Daley for Mayor, on Jan. 29, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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

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

Statewide test results: 60 percent of Hamilton students failed math

About 40 percent of Hamilton Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 60 percent of students failed.

Rdg 4330 California LLC unloads 4326 N. California Ave., Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, Horney PK Holdings Inc. purchased a property at 4326 N. California Ave., Chicago from Rdg 4330 California LLC for $662,500.

Alexander Alexandrov Baykov sells 1024 N. Karlov Ave. 1, Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, Alexander Alexandrov Baykov sold their home at 1024 N. Karlov Ave. 1, Chicago to Anika Ellison and Marc E Sareno for $235,000.

Deczko Prop LLC acquires 6227 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago

The home at 6227 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Deczko Prop LLC for $31,500. The buyer was SBS Prop LLC.

Janusz Zahradnicek (trustee) and Monitor Land Trust 5656 unload 5659 S. Monitor Ave., Chicago

The home at 5659 S. Monitor Ave., Chicago was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Janusz Zahradnicek (trustee) and Monitor Land Trust 5656 for $315,000. The buyers were Johanna Alvear Acosta and Kevin Andres Arauz.

Mark Donovan donates $1,000 to Susana Mendoza's election campaign

Mark Donovan donated $1,000 to Democrat Susana Mendoza's election campaign committee, Susana Mendoza for Mayor, on Jan. 29, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

John Moore donates $1,000 to William M. Daley's election campaign

John Moore donated $1,000 to Democrat William M. Daley's election campaign committee, Bill Daley for Mayor, on Jan. 29, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Penn Elementary School reports 26% truancy rate