Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Police Station Open As Cooling Center: Village
As extreme temperatures and high heat indices move into Orland Park, police department available for residents in need of relief.
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|
'A Wild Ride': Flipside Brewing Owner Grateful, Amped After 1 Year
The brewery will celebrate its first anniversary with a bash Saturday, July 29. Owner Erik Pizer talks successes and hurdles in year one.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Bremen District 228 Hiring Paraprofessionals
Bremen High School District 228 is hiring for spots at its four schools.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Live Rocks Thousands At Last New Lenox Triple Play Show
Alt-rock classic band Live led a crowd of thousands in singing along to their hits Saturday, July 22 in New Lenox.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
'Fairly Substantial' Increases Coming To Water, Sewer Bill: NL Mayor
The first increase will hit residents' bills in August, with more to come each year for the next several.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley PD Giving Out More Steering Wheel Locks To Kia, Hyundai Owners
The police department will distribute steering wheel locks that have been donated by the automakers.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
'You're At Peace Now': Police Share Touching Photos Of Slain Girl
Jada Moore, 5, died Saturday, July 15, after reportedly suffering abuse at the hands of her grandparents.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Woman, 77, Slain | Drunk Driver Charged In Boy's Death | Puppy Scam
PLUS: $1M bond for carjacker | Charges after man shot in chest | Catch-and-release suspect | Taste of Orland returns | Antique tractor show
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Park Police To Host National Night Out August 1
TInley Park Police will host National Night Out Tuesday, August 1 at Freedom Park.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Live Set To Close Out New Lenox Triple Play Series
Tickets for the July 22 show still available for $45 each.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Taste Of Orland Park Back For 20th Year, Schedule Packed
The Taste of Orland Park returns August 4–6 at the Orland Park Village Center.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Antique Tractor, Steam Engine Show Rolls Into Manhattan Farm
The Will County Threshermen's Association annual show is held July 20–23 at Spiess Farm.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
31 Young Minds To Shine At Manhattan's Young Entrepreneur Market
The market will be held Saturday, July 22 and will feature nearly three dozen young businessmen and women.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
$1M Bond For Third Suspect In Carjacking, Robbery Of Uber Driver: NLPD
Police have arrested an 18-year-old Chicago man in connection with the June 20 early-morning incident in New Lenox.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
124 Texts Before Shooting | $70K Stolen At Gunpoint | Pups Strut
PLUS | Murder charges in '22 shooting | Beloved brewery to close | 2 charged in gas station robbery | West Niles case | SummerFest set
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
$70K Stolen As Tinley Resident Assaulted, Robbed At Gunpoint: Police
The incident happened July 13 in Oak Park. A black grocery bag containing a large amount of cash was stolen.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Block Party Draws 25,000, No Security Issues: Village
The two-day event July 15–16 saw large crowds and no security threats, officials told Patch.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Chihuahuas Strut Stuff, Win Hearts At New Lenox Food Fight: Photos
New Lenox debuted its Food Fight event, with restaurants trying to win over fans with their tacos. Some might say the day went to the dogs.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
No Bond For 2 Men Charged In 2022 Fatal Shooting: Homewood PD
A Flossmoor man was arrested last week; a Dolton man was arrested in April in connection with the shooting, police said Tuesday.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Flurry Of Makers Market Returns To Tinley Park Brewery
The market will be held Sunday, July 23 at Hailstorm Brewing.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
