Lorraine Swanson is one of the original Patch editors, and the original editor of Oak Lawn Patch. In addition to Oak Lawn, Swanson is the editor of Palos, Evergreen Park, Alsip-Crestwood and Beverly-Mt. Greenwood Patch sites.
Before coming to Patch in 2010, Swanson was a community journalist covering local crime, politics and heartwarming features on Chicago’s Far North Side. She also had her own local news site, Lake Effect News, which was rated one of the top 25 blogs in Illinois.
Lately, she enjoys watching videos of tornados and baby eagles being hatched on Facebook. She can be reached at lorraine.swanson@patch.com.
The caller tricked the resident into divulging their personal information from someone they believed to be a Marquette Bank rep, police said
The Smith Village support group for caregivers of people with dementia meets Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Joshua Gray, 28, a parolee, is facing new weapons and drug charges after investigators said they found cannabis and loaded gun at his house.
The Evergreen Park High School Foundation is planning an all-school reunion, Feb. 28, at 115 Bourbon Street. Pre-sale tickets now on sale.
The crew, armed with guns and rifles, smashed into another vehicle parked on the driveway using another stolen car, Burbank police said.
If the city disciplined and supervised Carlos Baker after 11 misconduct complaints, CPD Ofcr. Krystal Rivera may still be alive: lawsuit.
The holiday posada combines U.S. and Mexican Christmas customs Saturday, Dec. 13, featuring kids activities, music, tamales and more.
John Kosmowski, 59, of Homer Glen, found guilty of conspiring with Summit building inspector of taking a bribe to transfer a liquor license.
The son believed his father was using dark magic, poisoning him, and causing him to hear voices, the prosecutor said.
Green Hills library has put up its “Giving Tree” to collect warm winter gear for people struggling with housing insecurity through Jan. 4.
Evergreen Park Community High School inducted 59 students into the National Honor Society and honored the accomplishments of 61 seniors.
Cook County Sheriff's Police found two elderly people with multiple stab wounds inside a home in unincorporated Palos Township.
Everyone is welcome to the manger at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church's living Nativity featuring live animals, Saturday, Dec. 13, in Oak Lawn.
Oak Lawn Community High School students participate in Illinois National Guard's 'Cooks and Camo' competition.
Chicago Ridge police called the homicide an “isolated, domestic-related event.” Medical examiner said man died of injuries from an assault.
Evergreen Park residents donated 942 items to help provide warmth to those in need in the youth department's annual coat drive.
HB 1312 restricts immigration enforcement at courthouses and allows residents who believe their rights were violated to sue federal agents.
115 Bourbon Street will host a candlelight vigil for missing employee Dan Davis, 59, with a community search party to follow Tuesday, Dec. 9
Drop off new, unwrapped toys or gift cards at any Oak Lawn firehouse through Dec. 10. Toys will be distributed at Advocate Children's.
Sentenced to 60 years for the 1998 murder of a Chicago cop, his convicted killer seeks clemency in January.
