Romeoville, IL|News|
Metal Monkey Brewing Going Big For St. Baldrick's, Aiming For $50K
The brewery and fundraising team Stunod hope to double the amount raised for last year's event on Saturday, March 25.
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|
Man Stalked Woman, Fled Across I-80 On Foot: Tinley PD
Palos Park man Nicholas Roberto repeatedly texted, called and approached the victim, violating an order of protection, police said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Fire Department To Receive $25K From State For Equipment
State Sen. Napoleon Harris helped secure the funds for the department.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Woman Walks Home After Hitting Hydrant, Charged With DUI: PD
Dena Trudeau, 46, was charged with DUI following the incident on Sojourn Road Tuesday night.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Grandmother, Grandson Killed In Will County Crash, Community Mourns
Barbara Stoll, 67, of Manteno, and Tyler Stoll, 22, of Bourbonnais were killed Sunday en route to Tyler's job at Jewel-Osco in New Lenox.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Police Chief Graduates From FBI National Academy
The 285th class of the academy consisted of 247 law enforcement officers from 47 states, and members of law enforcement from 28 countries.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Fire District Trustee Candidate Angela Greenfield: Election '23
Patch is providing candidate profiles for the April 4 election. Angela Greenfield is running for trustee of the Orland Fire District.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Woman, 41, Killed In Orland Hills House Fire
An Orland Hills woman died after a Tuesday afternoon fire at an Orland Hills home.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
HFHS Dads Show Their Paternal Love At Inaugural 'Dad Squad' Day
Dads visited Homewood-Flossmoor High School Monday, March 20, to engage with students in positive, encouraging ways.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
911 Call Leads To Drug Charge For New Lenox Man: Police
A 30-year-old New Lenox man was found to be in possession of fentanyl and heroin, following a 911 call he placed to NL police.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Manhattan Rescue Farm's Hay Supply Dwindling, In Dire Need Of Help
Manhattan's HHH Ranch needs to raise money quickly to help replenish its hay supply to feed its many rescue animals.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
The Offspring, Simple Plan, And Sum 41 To Play In Tinley Park
Tinley Park's Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre will be one of 24 stops on the Let The Bad Times Roll tour.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
'Boy With Half A Brain': Homewood Boy's Mom Shares Story Of Courage
Randall Walters Jr. has quite a story to be told, his mother said. He's living life with one brain hemisphere.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Names New Chief Of Police
Incoming chief Jerel Jones brings 16 years of experience in law enforcement. He currently serves as chief of police in Macomb, Illinois.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Forest Ridge D142 Board Candidate Dr. Matthew Beasland: Election '23
Patch is providing candidate profiles for the April 4 election. Matthew Beasland is running for Forest Ridge D142 Board of Education.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Forest Ridge D142 Board Candidate Nichole Lies: Election '23
Patch is providing candidate profiles for the April 4 election. Nichole Lies is running for Forest Ridge D142 Board of Education.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland D135 Board Candidate Linda Peckham Dodge: Election '23
Patch is providing candidate profiles for the April 4, 2023 election. Linda Peckham Dodge is running for Orland D135 Board of Education.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Suspects Shoot At Owner In Interrupted Car Burglary: Orland PD
The owner awoke to suspects trying to get into his vehicles, police said. He approached them, and they fired at him.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Obituary: Linda Rose Merz, 73
A funeral was held February 18.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Resident Burned, Firefighter Injured In Fire At Tinley Park Townhouse
Crews were called early Monday morning to a fire at a townhouse in Odyssey subdivision.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
