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
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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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
Palos, IL|News|
Sack Of Money Stolen During Vehicle Burglary: Palos Police
A bag of money containing $87,000 was stolen during a car burglary in Palos Hills.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Beverly Theatre Guild Opens 2025-2026 Season With 'Singin' In The Rain' At Morgan Park Academy's Baer Theatre
Yes, it will rain on stage in BTG's production of 'Singin' In The Rain, ' Oct. 17 to Oct. 19, in the Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy,
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
General Ticket Sales Open Wednesday For 6-0 Oak Lawn Spartans And 5-1 Richards Bulldogs 'Game Of The Century'
The Oak Lawn v. Richards game at Napleton Field Friday, Oct. 10 will be a GOFAN DIGITAL TICKET ONLY EVENT. The game is expected to sell out.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn 'Pumpkin Church' Rolls Out Pumpkins Of All Shapes, Colors, Sizes, Bumps And Warts
Make some memories at the First United Methodist Church pumpkin patch in Oak Lawn. The patch is open daily through Halloween.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Evergreen Park This Fall
Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Evergreen Park.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
You Gotta Believe! Oak Lawn Spartans Win Six In A Row Beating Evergreen Park, 21-7
Oak Lawn Community High School's streak continues, as the Spartans clobber the Evergreen Park Mustangs 21-7 in the homecoming game.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Beverly-Mt. Greenwood This Fall
Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Beverly-Mt. Greenwood.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Oak Lawn This Fall
Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Oak Lawn.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Palos This Fall
Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Palos.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Alumni Return To Saint Xavier University For 2025 Homecoming
SXU alumni are invited to the homecoming tailgate party Saturday, Oct. 11, when the Cougars host the Siena Heights Saints.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Alsip-Crestwood This Fall
Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Alsip-Crestwood.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Join An Autumnal Parade By Lantern Light With Acorn To Oak Studios
Kids are invited to Acorn to Oak Studios in Oak Lawn to paint a paper lantern Oct. 8, then march in a nighttime lantern parade Oct. 11.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
These Are The Best School Districts In Chicago-Metro Area, New Ranking Says
The 2026 Best Public High School Districts in America ranking by Niche evaluated more than 400 public high school districts nationwide.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
In Response To Fatal Crash, Bridgeview And Chicago Ridge Partner In Safety Initiative On Harlem Avenue
Chicago Ridge and Bridgeview announce traffic safety initiative on Harlem Avenue through Oct. 31 in response to last month's fatal crash.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Chicagoland Ghost Tours Offer History, Storytelling, Hunts At Local Haunted Sites
Patch has rounded up an array of paranormal ghost hunts and historical tours exploring the haunted past of Chicago and beyond.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Jose Romero Focused On Beating 'Personal Best' Time In Oak Lawn Boys Cross Country
The Oak Lawn Community High School runner is nearing the 17-minute mark to qualify for the IHSA Cross Country Regional Meet, coach says.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Residents Have Lingering Questions Over Transition To New Waste Hauler
Patch answers residents' lingering questions about Oak Lawn's transition to the new waster hauler, Flood Brothers, which took over Oct. 1.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Tinley Man Accused Of Attempting To Use Palos Resident's Stolen Credit Card To Buy Bakery Goods
The suspect was identified through the luxury car rental company where he rented a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, Palos Heights police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
