Tinley Park|News|
Chris Stapleton Bringing Tour To Tinley Park In June 2025
The Kentucky native is keeping his All-American Road Show rolling, with a stop planned in Tinley Park in June.
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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New Lenox, IL|News|
Cigarettes, Lottery Tickets Stolen In Gas Station Robbery: NLPD
The incident happened Friday, Jan. 10 at Route 6 Food N' Fuel, police said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Deadline To Register For Tinley Park Irish Parade Is Friday
Anyone interested in marching in the parade has until Friday, Feb. 21 to submit an application.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Manhattan Fire District Mourns Trustee, 'Great Leader' Killed In Crash
William "Bill" Osborne died in a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening, officials said. He's being honored for his 31 years of service.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
No Lockdown At St. Mary Catholic School: Administration
Reports of a lockdown at the Mokena school Monday are not accurate, administration said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
New Seed Nursery A Possibility At Orland Grassland
Forest Preserves of Cook County are considering the seed nursery at recently acquired farm land, Orland Grassland Volunteer said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
1 Dead In Apparent Suicide ID'd As Orland Park Man, 57: Oak Forest PD
The incident happened Sunday afternoon in the parking lot outside the former Food 4 Less.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Missing Person Search And Rescue Team Training In Tinley Park Tuesday
A search and rescue team will be at Tinley Fire Station 47 and in the residential area nearby for training exercises Tuesday.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
1 Dead In Apparent Suicide Near Food 4 Less: Oak Forest Police
Police were asking people to avoid the area of 159th Street and Central Avenue Sunday afternoon.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Gun Shop Owners Sue Sheriff, Secret Service For Seizure Of Funds, Cars
Jeffery Regnier and Greta Keranen were arrested in Feb. 2023, and their property was raided. They say cars and funds were illegally seized.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Shop In PJs For Homewood Business Association's Progressive Sale
The sale is set for Saturday, Jan. 25. Sales start at 7 a.m. at 50 percent discounts, decreasing hourly by 10 percent, until noon.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Seeks Volunteers, Donations for 10th Annual Day of Service
The Day of Service is set for Monday, Jan. 20.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox's Aji Sushi A Dream Fulfilled For Owners, Daughter Says
Aji Sushi will be all-you-can-eat for nearly everything on the menu. Opening soon in former MOD Pizza in New Lenox.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
'For Me, It's Him': Mokena Gym For Addicts A Tribute To Lost Brother
Brian Leonard fought addiction for years; boxing gave him relief. After his death in March 2024, his family is opening a gym in his name.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Morris Man, 70, Indicted In Fiery Crash That Killed Woman And Grandson
The crash happened March 19, 2023 at Wilmington-Peotone Road and Route 45. Barbara Stoll and her grandson Tyler were killed.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
1 Killed In Crash | Iconic BBQ Spot To Close | Charges In Fatal Crash
ALSO: Boy, 7, gifted adaptive bike | Dad in second cancer fight | Cheer team's 'Greatest Show'| Lottery tickets stolen | Nuns prep to help
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
130 Citations Issued In Holiday Stretch Traffic Push: Orland PD
The ramped up campaign for impaired and distracted driving, and seat belt use ran Dec. 13 through Jan. 2.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Families Invited To Volunteer At Bridge Teen Center's MLK Service Day
The volunteers will help process donations to the org's thrift store. The effort honors Dr. King's legacy of service. Signup required.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Family Seeks Support Amid Beloved Dad's Second Cancer Fight
Doug Wozniak's throat cancer has returned. He and wife Marina are struggling as medical costs mount.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Boy, 7, Chosen To Receive Adaptive Bike In Holiday Giveaway
It's up to supporters to raise the funds for Austin Kozlowski and five others to receive adaptive bikes specially fitted to their needs.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
