Oak Lawn|News|
Driver Having Medical Emergency Crashes Into Oak Lawn Home
No one inside the home was hurt. The driver was taken to a hospital.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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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.
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Mother McAuley Community Prays For Safe Return Of Missing Senior
"We ask the extended community to join us in keeping Estefania and her family in their thoughts and prayers."
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Worth Man Accused Of Robbery, Kidnapping In Oak Lawn Home Invasion
Oak Lawn police said the Worth man was found with jewelry and other item taken during the home invasion.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Measles Exposure Confirmed At Northwestern Medicine-Palos Hospital
Cook County health officials are notifying people who may have visited the hospital lobby, Suite 1010 and outpatient testing area Oct. 13.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Mother McAuley Senior Missing Since Friday
The last contact with 18-year-old Estefania Herrera was Friday, Oct. 17.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Patch's 2025 Guide To Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Haunts
Patch has rounded up the best residential Halloween yard haunts submitted by readers throughout Chicagoland. Here's our list.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Patch's Best 2025 Halloween Yard Haunts: Lake and McHenry Counties
Patch has rounded up the best residential Halloween yard haunts submitted by readers in Lake and McHenry Counties.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Patch's Best 2025 Halloween Yard Haunts: Will, Kendall, Grundy Counties
Patch has rounded up the best residential Halloween yard haunts submitted by readers in Will and Kendall counties.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Patch's Best 2025 Halloween Yard Haunts: Cook County
Patch has rounded up the best residential Halloween yard haunts submitted by readers in Cook County.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Patch's Best 2025 Halloween Yard Haunts: DuPage And Kane Counties
Patch has rounded up the best residential Halloween yard haunts submitted by readers in DuPage and Kane counties.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Ex-Con Charged In Walmart Shooting That Injured 2 Ordered Held In Cook County Jail
The prosecutor said the 20-year-old Chicago was currently on parole for possession of a machine gun.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
'Cottages In The Woods' Artisan And Vendor Fair Brings Magic And Whimsey To Good Templar Park
Historic Good Templar Park's 'Cottages In The Woods' features artisans, crafts, food and Viking ship tours Oct. 18 and Oct. 19 in Geneva.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
More Car Burglaries Plague Palos Hills
More car burglaries reported in Palos Hills.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Death Investigation Of 2 People Found In Burbank Home Determined To Be Murder-Suicide: Police
There were no prior calls for service at the residence involving either individual, Burbank police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Walmart Shooter In Custody, Chased Male Victim Into Store While Firing Gun: Evergreen Park Police
Two women who arrived with the shooter in a Hyundai were tracked by license plate readers and taken into custody, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
St. Nicholas Greek Food Fair Offers Samples, Pastries, Cooking Demos Saturday and Sunday
Sample Greek cuisine and take some homemade pastries home Oct. 18 and Oct. 19 at St. Nicholas's Greek Food and Pastry Fair in Oak Lawn.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
60 Crafters, Vendors And Businesses On Tap At Oak Lawn PTSA Holiday Craft Show And OL Chamber Biz Showcase
Over 60 vendors and businesses are set for the Oak Lawn Community High School PTSA Craft Show and OL Chamber Business Showcase Oct. 18.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Local Activists Aim To ‘Grow The Line’ At Orland, Beverly No Kings Protests
Southsiders for Peace and South Suburban Relentless will be joining the "No Kings" protests planned Oct. 18 in Beverly and Orland Park.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Offer Free 'Stop The Bleed' Training
Participants will learn how to tie a tourniquet and pack wounds in the event of a mass shooting or accident Oct. 21.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
How Government Shutdown Could Impact Social Security Benefits In IL
The ongoing federal government shutdown is affecting how Illinois’s 2.3 million Social Security recipients do business with the agency.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
