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.
South Suburban Relentless will gather Saturday, Sept. 6, in Orland Park. "We are Americans and we reject the path of authoritarianism.
Oak Lawn issued a total of 600 driving citations Labor Day enforcement campaign from Aug. 15 to Sept. 2, including 496 seat belt citations.
The woman used the credit cards inside the wallet to go shopping at Burlington, Kohl's, Shoe Carnival, PetSmart and Speedway, police said.
Returning captain Alex Soto amasses 200 total yards and scored two touchdowns, including a 96-yard TD reception in OLCHS's opener.
Powerball tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m. CT, to be considered in Saturday's drawing at 9:59 p.m. CT.
Crestwood police said the machete attack was “domestic related” and there is no threat to community safety.
Stop by the Hills Farmers Market Friday, Sept. 5, to see the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile.
Chicago Ridge police say they understand the community's ongoing concerns about traffic safety at the intersection of 99th and Harlem.
“Harry Hale Waterman: Unique in any Style” exhibit continues on display until Sept. 30 at the Ridge Historical Society.
Get your pencils and scorecards ready: Palos Heights police release results of Labor Day weekend safety driving enforcement.
Hope Davis, 3, is one of 500 faces chosen for a slideshow compiled by the National Down Syndrome Society to be beamed in Times Square.
Meet Stitch and Bluey at Penny Lane School's Open House this Saturday, Sept. 6, in Chicago Ridge.
Chicago Ridge Mall store representatives will be meeting job candidates Saturday, Sept. 6, for seasonal holiday jobs.
Elizabeth French said her daughter would be very happy to know she would be watching over the dogs that came to play at Wentworth Park.
The Maine West class of 1975 will hold its 50-year reunion Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 including a meet-and-greet golf outing and reunion banquet.
Green Hills Public Library will cut the ribbon on its new "24-hour" vending library Saturday, Sept. 13.
"It breaks my heart to report we’ve been told that ICE will try to disrupt community picnics and peaceful parades," the governor said.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon addressing reports of federal troop deployment to Chicago.
Come out and enjoy live performances all weekend long — from country to Motown, ‘80s hits to Taylor Swift tributes Sept. 5 to Sept. 7.
Family, friends and community members gathered at the grave site of Emmett Till on the 70th anniversary of his murder at Burr Oak Cemetery.
