Chicago City Wire

Paul O'grady donated $1,000 to Patrick J. O'connor's election campaign committee, Citizens for Patrick O'Connor, on Jan. 29, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Kevin E Judge acquires 5717 S. Monitor Ave., Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, Kevin E Judge purchased a home at 5717 S. Monitor Ave., Chicago from Homes Ltd. (estate administrator) for $305,000.

Juan Ochoa donates $1,000 to Susana Mendoza's election campaign

Juan Ochoa 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).

Hilda Lopez acquires 9154 S. Yates Ave., Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, Hilda Lopez purchased a home at 9154 S. Yates Ave., Chicago from Taylor W. Cannon Jr. (deceased) and Leslie Dowdell Cannon for $52,000.

Statewide test results: 33 percent of Haines students failed math

About 67 percent of Haines Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 33 percent of students failed.

Cari Sacks donates $5,600 to Patrick J. O'connor's election campaign

Cari Sacks donated $5,600 to Patrick J. O'connor's election campaign committee, Citizens for Patrick O'Connor, on Jan. 29, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Michael Collins purchases 1424 W. Huron St. 2, Chicago

The home at 1424 W. Huron St. 2, Chicago was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Graeme Sturgess for $385,000. The buyer was Michael Collins.

Virginia Bobins donates $10,000 to Gery J. Chico's election campaign

Virginia Bobins donated $10,000 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).

Silvestre Hernandez purchases 3035 W. 71st St., Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, Silvestre Hernandez purchased a home at 3035 W. 71st St., Chicago from Diane S Mason for $175,000.

Statewide test results: 85 percent of Hernandez failed English language arts

About 15 percent of Hernandez Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 85 percent of students failed.

Darren Dixon donates $1,000 to Gery J. Chico's election campaign

Darren Dixon donated $1,000 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).

Boguslawa M. and Stephen A. Piechota and Matthew Zbigniew Gancarz acquire 4157 N. Menard Ave., Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, Boguslawa M. and Stephen A. Piechota and Matthew Zbigniew Gancarz purchased a home at 4157 N. Menard Ave., Chicago from James C. and William J. Szydlik for $270,000.

1550 Blue Island Ave LLC purchases 1550 S. Blue Island Ave. 609, Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, 1550 Blue Island Ave LLC purchased a home at 1550 S. Blue Island Ave. 609, Chicago from Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association for $148,000.

Emily R. Seifin and Ramtin Seifian buy 2436 N. Southport Ave. 2, Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, Kathryn L. Menke and Kathryn L. and Nathan S. Mendes sold their home at 2436 N. Southport Ave. 2, Chicago to Emily R. Seifin and Ramtin Seifian for $665,000.

Statewide test results: 75 percent of Hendricks Elementary Community failed English language arts

About 25 percent of Hendricks Elementary Community Academy students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and three quarters of students failed.

Jordan Farraj buys 616 W. Fulton St. Lpu-38, Chicago

On Jan. 29, 2019, Jordan Farraj purchased a property at 616 W. Fulton St. Lpu-38, Chicago from Frank Kladis for $400,000.

Claudia Quezada's nomination to position with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission withdrawn

Claudia Quezada'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.

Max Waisvisz donates $5,000 to Gery J. Chico's election campaign

Max Waisvisz 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).

Michael Sacks donates $5,600 to Patrick J. O'connor's election campaign

Michael Sacks donated $5,600 to Patrick J. O'connor's election campaign committee, Citizens for Patrick O'Connor, on Jan. 29, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Hipolito Roldan donates $1,000 to Jessica Washington Gutierrez's election campaign