Chicago City Wire

On Jan. 29, 2019, Bank Amer sold their home at 5131 W. Patterson Ave., Chicago to Kunyu and Luyang Liu and Junzhou Cui for $244,000.

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

John Gilbertson 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).

Jane Hays's nomination to position with the Board of Higher Education withdrawn

Jane Hays's nomination to be a member of the Board of Higher Education was withdrawn on Jan. 28, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Sam Zarcone donates $2,000 to Gery J. Chico's election campaign

Sam Zarcone donated $2,000 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).

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 60656 in 3rd quarter of 2018

One offender released on parole during the third quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60656, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Jasjit S Bindra sells 1250 S. Michigan Ave. P-441, Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, Mms Real Estate LLC purchased a property at 1250 S. Michigan Ave. P-441, Chicago from Jasjit S Bindra for $435,000.

MJ-Bar Holdings LLC acquires 4129 N. Troy St., Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, Andrew Rosenblum purchased a home at 4129 N. Troy St., Chicago from MJ-Bar Holdings LLC for $840,000.

Joseph Dominguez donates $2,500 to Gery J. Chico's election campaign

Joseph Dominguez donated $2,500 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).

Alan I. Zreczny (trustee) and I. Zreczny Alan (trust) sell 909 W. Washington Blvd. P-10, Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, Alan I. Zreczny (trustee) and I. Zreczny Alan (trust) sold their property at 909 W. Washington Blvd. P-10, Chicago to Sam Re Investments LLC for $34,000.

Ed and Sara Halbur acquire 1151 W. Grace St. G, Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, Ed and Sara Halbur sold their property at 1151 W. Grace St. G, Chicago to Elizabeth Ann and Genie Claire Ferszt for $180,000.

Michael Sacks donates $5,600 to Debra Silverstein's election campaign

Michael Sacks donated $5,600 to Democrat Debra Silverstein's election campaign committee, Friends for Debra Silverstein, on Jan. 29, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Urban Prep Charter Academy Bronzeville High School reports 50% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Urban Prep Charter Academy Bronzeville High School fell to 50 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 72 percent of Hanson Park students failed math

About 28 percent of Hanson Park Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Statewide test results: 82 percent of Henry failed English language arts

About 18 percent of Henry Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 82 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 88 percent of Hedges failed English language arts

About 12 percent of Hedges Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 88 percent of students failed.

Berger Inv Group LLC unloads 1647 S. Central Park Ave., Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, Berger Inv Group LLC sold their home at 1647 S. Central Park Ave., Chicago to 1647 S Central PK Ave LLC for $68,000.

Pepe Guerrero donates $2,000 to Gery J. Chico's election campaign

Pepe Guerrero donated $2,000 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).

James Hibbert's nomination to position with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission withdrawn

James Hibbert's nomination to be a member of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission was withdrawn on Jan. 28, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Abdul A. Mohammed unloads 6301 N. Maplewood Ave., Chicago

The five bedroom, one bathroom home at 6301 N. Maplewood Ave., Chicago was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Abdul A. Mohammed for $450,000. The buyer was Narjisha Thowfeek.

David Worth donates $1,000 to Susan Sadlowski Garza's election campaign