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 Side native Rich Daniels and the City Lights Orchestra close out summer with a free concert and fireworks Sept. 4 in James Sexton Park
Chicago unions will hold a Labor Day march and rally at Haymarket Memorial, with similar events taking place Monday, Sept. 1.
Illinois Powerball players have another shot at scoring a life-changing fortune in Saturday's Powerball drawing, that could break $1 billion
Oak Lawn police will be paying extra attention to the roads through Labor Day, Sept. 1, for impaired drivers and seat belt violators.
Powerball mania has gripped Chicagoland, with a projected jackpot of over $1 billion for the drawing on Saturday, Aug. 30.
The Village of Palos Park, Project Fire Buddies and Local 4480 will host a free outdoor movie Friday, Sept. 5, on the village green.
LWV Palos-Orland will host a panel of four mayors Sept. 13, to discuss digital ethics in government at the Palos Heights Public Library.
Most Holy Redeemer parishioners and neighbors are rallying around a Raider family after a fire tore through their home Monday afternoon.
Community members can use the trail to reach Moraine Valley, Stagg High School, the Palos Heights Metra Station, many parks and businesses.
Sallyfest kicks off Saturday, Sept. 13, benefiting Patrick Juarez and Juli Radz, at Clancy's on 95th, featuring bands, food and raffles.
The burglars broke into the resident's car and used the garage door opener to steal a bunch of motorized vehicles, police said.
Powerball tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m. CT, to be considered in Wednesday’s drawing at 9:59 p.m. CT.
Sallyfest kicks off Saturday, Sept. 13, benefiting Patrick Juarez and Juli Radz, at Clancy's on 95th, featuring bands, food and raffles.
Palos Heights and Park Park police will on the lookout for impaired and distracted drivers throughout the Labor Day weekend.
Friends of Burr Oak Cemetery will host a wreath-laying ceremony Thursday, Aug. 28, on the 70th anniversary of Emmett Till's death.
A Lake Katherine employee called police after observing a burglary in progress on surveillance video installed after prior thefts, cops said
Leaving town for Labor Day weekend? Here's what to know about gas prices and the best times for hitting the road in Illinois.
Senior Josh McGlynn emerges as vocal leader on Oak Lawn Community High School golf team while improving score.
Alexi Giannoulias will host a virtual town hall Tuesday, Aug. 26 for south suburban residents addressing spiking car insurance rates.
The 34-year-old man was taken to the hospital in critical condition with gunshot wounds in his abdomen and foot.
