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 undefeated Oak Lawn Spartans are on fire as they look to continue their winning ways Friday, Sept. 26, against Argo High School.
Expressive Latin Grammy Award-winning singer Nella will perform Sunday, Oct. 11 at Moraine Valley Community College.
The 13-year-old girl was reported missing Sept. 11 in Rochester, New York.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that DeVore broke several ethical rules by having an affair with a salon owner while she was his client.
The Cook County Sheriff's SVU is focusing attention on the 45-year-old unresolved case of Kelly Staples, who disappeared Jan. 8, 1980.
Greater Chatham Initiative's free, family-friendly outdoor festival offers live music, free food, youth arts and crafts Sat., Sept. 27.
Alsip's Fall Fest features bands, crafts, hayrides, beer, food trucks, a petting zoo and more Saturday, Sept. 27 at Sprayfari Park.
Oak Lawn police will participate in Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 22 to Sept. 30, with stepped up enforcement of child passenger laws.
Oak Lawn Park District preschoolers are aiming to collect 1,000 pieces of Level Two Recyclable Plastics for a buddy bench by Oct. 15.
“Kira has been consistently improving since day one, and we can’t wait to see what she does at conference and regionals.”
Elim Christian Services Dutch Festival offers cuisine, Dutch shops, dancing, children's activities and culture Saturday, Sept. 27.
The resident parked the Tesla at their condo complex. When they returned, the truck was open and the windows were rolled down, reports say.
View and vote on the 10 finalists' films from seven countries Sept. 25, Sept. 27 and Sept. 29 at the Evergreen Park Public Library.
The 25-year-old Matteson man is a suspect in two other unrelated fleeing and eluding incidents, and has a pending weapons case.
The 19-year-old Bridgeview man accused in a fatal crash had more than four times the legal limit of THC is his blood, prosecutor said.
The Beverly Art Walk steps off Saturday, Sept. 27, through Beverly/Morgan Park featuring 150 juried artists, pop-ups and home studios.
Patch is compiling its 2025 guide to Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Displays. You know what to do: submit your yard haunt today.
Nooraldein Ghnaimat is facing felony charges of aggravated DUI and reckless homicide is due in court Friday, Sept. 19 in Bridgeview.
Free games, inflatables, face painting, food vendors, photo booth, chalk the walk and more are offered before the homecoming game Sept. 26.
The governor asks people to write letters, write emails, post online, speak up, and protest, at ABC and WGN after Kimmel show pulled.
