Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Multiple People Shot At AutoZone In Dolton: Reports
Police said there were around six victims, according to reports.
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.
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Tinley Park|News|
$380K Goal Set For Crisis Center's Annual Fundraising Gala
Crisis Center for South Suburbia's gala is set for Feb. 24. The center works to support victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Oak Park Avenue Closed Wednesday For Bridge Repairs: IDOT
The road will be closed in both directions until Wednesday evening, Tinley Park and IDOT officials said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Park Man, 24, Killed When Truck Crashes In Ravine
Witnesses said the truck veered off the road and rolled over before crashing in the ravine in Worth Township Monday night.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Man Found Shot At Oak Forest Apartments, Police Investigating
The 38-year-old victim was shot several times, Oak Forest police said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Local Police, Will County Sheriff To Lead Citizens Police Academy
Frankfort, New Lenox, Mokena, and Manhattan police are teaming up with the Will County Sheriff's Department in the 10-session course.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
2 Found Dead | Car Crashes Into Home | Bullet Found At HS | End Of Era
PLUS: Barricade ends peacefully | Felon found with guns, drugs | Mom of 2 needs liver | Board member resigns | Cats will poop on your ex
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Love Stinks, So Does Your Ex: Name A NAWS Litterbox After Them
NAWS Humane Society in Mokena has a poop-osition for you—get the kind of closure you never knew you needed.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Fall Fest 2024: Applications Open Now For Artisan, Food Vendor Spots
The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its coveted booths in the longstanding favorite local event.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Barricade Incident Ends Peacefully: Police
The incident happened late Monday night in the 1000 block of 7th Street, Lockport police said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
9 Fired Up To Face Off At Fire And Ice Chili Cook-Off
Restaurants from Frankfort, New Lenox, and Tinley Park will vie for top prize in the chili cook-off Feb. 3 at Breidert Green in Frankfort.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Applications Open For Scholarship In Honor Of Late Tinley Commissioner
Applications for the Reta Brudd Scholarship program are due by April 1.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
2 Found Dead Inside Oak Forest Home Sunday: Police
Police said the victims did not show any signs of trauma.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Bullet Found At Andrew High School Prompts Soft Lockdown: Principal
A student found the bullet Monday morning and the school was put on soft lockdown. A gun was not found.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort's Sorriso To Reopen Wednesday After Repairs
The Italian restaurant on Lincoln Highway will reopen Wednesday after suffering water damage last week.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Manhattan Community Blood Drive Set For Feb. 1
The blood drive will be held at Village Hall Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland's Petey's II Closes Permanently, Parcel Purchased
Petey's II has closed for good, the owners said Monday morning.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Summit Hill D161 Board Of Education Member Resigns: Superintendent
Matt Carey, who was elected in April 2023, resigned last week.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Water Damage Closes Frankfort's Sorriso Ristorante Temporarily
The restaurant suffered water damage, according to its voicemail. It's closed until further notice.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Fate Of Petey's II Unclear Amid Temporary Closing, Moving Trucks
The steakhouse that opened in 1969 closed temporarily Jan. 16. Less than two weeks later, moving trucks have been spotted outside.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
