Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Dad Juggling Work, Education Always Finds Time For 2 Sons
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to shine a light on awesome dads. Enfield, meet Dan Duggan.
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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Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Man 'The Best Dad Someone Can Have', Family Says
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to shine a light on awesome dads. Enfield, meet Lance.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Man 'The Best Dad,' Makes Most Of Time Home With 3 Kids
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to shine a light on awesome dads. Enfield, meet Shawn Santiago.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Dad 'Always Keeps Family Laughing,' Always There For 4 Girls
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to shine a light on awesome dads. Enfield, meet Wayne.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Jewel Set To Take Stage For New Lenox Triple Play
The June 17 show featuring the singer/songwriter is the second in the Village's concert series.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Golfers Still Needed For Grid Iron Classic In Orland Park
The June 22 outing is a fundraiser for the Sandburg High School and Orland Park Pioneer football programs.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
La Margo Vs. Pekau, Village Legal Battle: Judge Rules For Orland Park
Mayor Keith Pekau on Thursday lauded the judge's decision, saying the Village intends to counter-sue Joseph La Margo.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Free Chamber Night With The Illinois Philharmonic Set For July 19
The performance will be held July 19 in Flossmoor.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Man's Death Probed | Firefighters Save Day, Girl's Dress | Fest Debuts
PLUS: New Barraco's opens in Orland | Loan fraud in Palos Hills | Sewer rate hike in Mokena | Daycare reopens post-COVID | Juneteenth fests
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Does Away With Vehicle Stickers
Orland Park residents will not have to buy a new vehicle sticker once the current one expires June 30.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Imposes New Utility Tax, Raises Sales Tax
The utility tax is expected to bring in $3.5 million to $3.9 million annually, to go toward necessary capital projects, Mayor Pekau said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Volunteers Needed For Tinley Park Block Party
Volunteers must be at least 18, and can work in shifts for the July 15–16 event.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Mayor Nudges Residents To Petition For A Trader Joe's
Nelson used social media to encourage residents to contact the grocery chain online in hopes of opening a store to town.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Juneteenth Celebration Includes Festival, Parade For H-F Communities
Homewood-Flossmoor's Juneteenth Festival is set for Saturday, June 17, and will include a parade Monday, June 19.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
A Nod To Traverso's, Barraco's Keeps 'Old School Vibes' At Orland Spot
Barraco's has opened in the space formerly known as Traverso's in Orland Park, and they paid tribute to the business that came before.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Cedar Point Keeps Classic Pies, Adds Fresh Feel To Little Joe's Space
You can still get Little Joe's pizza at the new Cedar Point Pizza & Pub in its place, with a remodeled interior and refreshed menu.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Know Before You Go: Orland Park SummerFest Ready For Debut
A heads-up on what to expect during the Orland Chamber of Commerce's SummerFest June 15–18.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Questions Linger As Manhattan Man's Death Investigated
Grundy County Sheriff Ken Briley is investigating the death of Anthony Fehrenbacher as a homicide until foul play can be ruled out.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Park's Banging Gavel Brews Now Hiring
The brewery, coming soon to the historic Vogt House, is accepting applications for a variety of positions.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Humane Society At Capacity, In Crisis: Foster Homes Needed For Dogs
June is Foster a Pet month, and at South Suburban Humane Society, there are plenty in need of a soft place to snuggle up.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
