Orland Park, IL|News|
Christmas Eve, Day 2023 Grocery Store Hours In, Near Orland Park
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute staples Christmas Eve, Day 2023 from Whole Foods, Jewel-Osco, Meijer, or Mariano's.
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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Oak Forest, IL|News|
New Year's Eve 2023 In, Near Oak Forest: Banging Gavel, Bourbon Street
You don't have to go far to have a good time ringing in the new year. Check out some events happening in or near Oak Forest.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
New Year's Eve 2023 In, Near Tinley Park: Banging Gavel, Hollstein's
You don't have to go far to have a good time ringing in the new year. Check out some events happening in or near Tinley Park.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
New Year's Eve 2023 In, Near Orland Park: Silver Lake, Banging Gavel
You don't have to go far to have a good time ringing in the new year. Check out some events happening in or near Orland Park.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Manhattan Mayor Restricts Migrant Drop-Offs In Town
Mayor Mike Adrieansen signed an order preventing intercity bus drivers from dropping passengers off unscheduled without prior approval.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
'Humbling, Breathtaking': Girl, 10, Pays Off School Lunch Debt In Days
Former New Lenox resident Aria Jandeska set out to help families in her new Wilmington school—and she did.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Mayor Restricts Migrant Drop-Offs In Town
Mayor Tim Baldermann signed the order preventing intercity bus drivers from dropping passengers off unscheduled without prior approval.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Residents Asked To Report Charter Buses Unloading Passengers: Village
Tinley Park on Thursday issued a notice to residents to be observant and aware of charter buses attempting to drop passengers off in town.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Bus Carrying Texas Migrants Attempts Drop-off In Manhattan: Village
The bus stopped at Manhattan's Metra station, and the driver told police he was looking for a train into Chicago.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
3 Charged In Woman's Slaying | Schools To Close | Marine Needs Miracle
ALSO: Board member resigns | Crackdown on bus dropoffs | Queen of Hearts over $200K | Hog Wild in New Lenox | Lights for a special cause
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Hog Wild Coming To New Lenox In Former Little Joe's
The barbecue brand with two other south suburban locations will soon serve it up in New Lenox, in the location on Cedar Road.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Resident Tapped To Oversee Mental Health Center Cleanup
Park District officials announced Thursday that a Tinley Park man and former president of a pipefitters union will oversee the project.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
D161 Board 'Awakened The Bear': Parents Furious Over Schools Closing
An angry crowd lingered after the board's vote Wednesday to shutter Frankfort Square School and Arbury Hills.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Lights Display Glows, Benefits Cause Close To Creator's Heart
The display designed by Scott O'Connor benefits Project Fire Buddies, a group that supports families in a position he knows all too well.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Migrant Crisis Prompts Stricter Tinley Rules On Intercity Bus Dropoffs
Tinley Park officials passed an ordinance preventing intercity bus drivers from dropping passengers off unscheduled without prior approval.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Mayor Urges D161 Board To Vote Down Or Table School Closures
Mayor Michael Glotz wrote to a Summit Hill District 161 board member Wednesday to ask that they vote against closing two schools.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Chicago Dough To Close, Mexican Restaurant Coming Soon
A sit-down Mexican restaurant will soon open in what is currently Chicago Dough Company in New Lenox.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Joey's Red Hots To Open In Former Orland Hills Chicken-N-Spice
Owner Anthony Nardo said he couldn't pass up the space on 159th Street.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Man Shot 5 Times | 2 Schools To Close? | Boy In Burning Car Shot First
ALSO: Man shot in carjacking attempt | Light Fight winner! | Girl, 10, has sweet Christmas wish | Adoption center to close | Margaritas!
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Girl's Christmas Wish Is To Pay Off School's Lunch Debt—She Almost Has
A 10-year-old girl with New Lenox roots is hoping to help out her new community—specifically families in need at her new school.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
