New Lenox, IL|News|
Man Spits In Faces Of Silver Cross Staff, Charged With Battery: NLPD
The incident happened Sunday, Feb. 11 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. The man also had several warrants out for his arrest.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
I was born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. I attained both my bachelor and master degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During my time in local news, I have learned invaluable lessons in journalism, as I teared up while covering the funeral of a beloved couple and chased a renegade miniature pony through a subdivision. I have seen firsthand what responsible, inspiring hyper-local journalism can do for a community.
I started with Patch in 2010, as a Local Editor covering the south suburbs. In 2017, I moved into the national role of Deputy Managing Editor and now Director of Editorial Recruitment and Training, in which I handle the recruiting, hiring, and training of journalists on our team, in addition to other editorial projects. I'm thrilled to contribute in such a way to a news organization I've grown to love so deeply over the past 12 years.
Questions? Concerns? Comments? You have my full attention at lauren.traut@patch.com, or 708-323-6173.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
'What A Stud': Frankfort's Allegretti Tears UCL, Stays In Super Bowl
Former LWE Griffin and Fighting Illini standout played through a torn ligament on the Kansas City Chiefs' march to another ring.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Manhattan Police, Fire To Face Off In Chili Cook-Off
Manhattan Chili Cook-off is set for Feb. 18. Can Police Chief Wold pull off a win? Or will it be Fire Chief Malone again?
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
2 Found Slain | 1 Killed In Hit-And-Run | 1 Rescued From Fire
PLUS: Tar fumes sicken staff, students | Verizon store robbed | Resource fair helps vets | SSI parade grand marshal | Coach hits 200 wins
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Police Chief Warns Of Scams Bilking Seniors Of Thousands
Benton has seen several reports of fraud this month, and warns residents to be aware and help protect senior citizen family members.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Town Hall Set, Park District Seeks Input On Fort Frankfort Plans
The town hall meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 15 to discuss plans to update and renovate the playground at Fort Frankfort.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
1 Rescued, Sprinklers Key In Saving Lives At Tinley Senior Living Fire
The fire happened Monday evening at Hanover Place, 168th and Harlem Avenue.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Manhattan Fire Commissioner Mourned, Remembered For Devotion To Town
James A. Swyndro died Sunday, Feb. 4. He was 79 years old.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
2 Found Fatally Shot Inside South Holland Home: Authorities
A 30-year-old woman and 83-year-old man were found dead inside the home Sunday. Their deaths have been ruled homicides.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Deadline Nears For Spots In Tinley Irish Parade
There are only a few spots remaining to march in Tinley Park's Irish Parade Sunday, March 3.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Verizon Store Robbed At Gunpoint: Homewood PD
The armed robbery happened Monday at Verizon Wireless in Homewood, police said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor PD Needs Public's Help In Fatal Hit-And-Run Investigation
Flossmoor police are looking for answers in an apparent hit-and-run that killed a 23-year-old Matteson woman.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Foundation Gifted $20K To Restore Protected 40 Acres In Manhattan
The land is located along Manhattan Creek, is owned by the Village of Manhattan and is adjacent to Manhattan Park District land.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Tar Fumes Sicken Staff, Students; OSHA Investigates D135 Roof Work
Work at D135's Centennial School is under investigation by state agencies, after staff and students experienced exposure symptoms.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Deadline Nears For Orland Park Police Applications
Applications for new officer testing available through April 1.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Matteson Woman, 23, Killed In Hit-And-Run ID'd: Medical Examiner
The woman was a pedestrian and was found unresponsive around 9:30 a.m. Friday.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Manhattan Fire Mourns Former Volunteer Firefighter & New Lenox Man, 45
New Lenox resident Brian Chellios died suddenly Friday, Feb. 2.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Saw Accident Kills Man | Charges In Man's Kidnapping | $900K Lotto Win
PLUS: 'Go to another country,' Mayor says | Retired pastor dies | Laughing gas sales ban | Gift card scam | 'Church Ladies' pierogi sale
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Beloved Retired South Suburban Pastor Dies At 79
John J. Doyle was an associate pastor at IJP, and also at Queen of Martyrs, St. Albert the Great, St. George, and St. Alphonsus.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Construction Worker Dies In Hand Saw Accident At Homewood-Flossmoor HS
A 63-year-old Vernon Hills man was injured in the accident and later died.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
