Palos, IL|News|
Lexus Swiped From Driveway in Palos Hills Turns Up Abandoned in Oak Lawn: Reports
The owner of a 2016 Lexus had parked the car overnight in their driveway, police said.
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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Oak Lawn|News|
Suspect Arrested In Oak Lawn Home Invasion, Warrant Issued For Accomplice: Police
Oak Lawn police have arrested a suspect in an armed home invasion in May. An arrest warrant has been issued for a second suspect.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Clark Zylius Looked To Lead Oak Lawn Spartans Varsity Girls Golf Team
Clark Zylius recorded the lowest score for the Spartans in Oak Lawn Community High School varsity girls golf team's first meet.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Man Who Fled Arizona On Charges Of Secretly Filming People Found Living In Oak Lawn: Sheriff
The Cook County Fugitive Apprehension Unit and U.S. Marshals received a tip that the Arizona man may be living in Oak Lawn, authorities said
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Boxers Ready To Rumble Saturday At St. Catherine's Men's Club Fight Night Featuring Raffles, Family Fun
Enjoy an evening at the fights between boxers ages 9-27 and family fun at St. Catherine Men's Club Charger bouts Sat., Aug. 23.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
These Breeds Are IL’s 3 Top Dogs
We’re German Shepherd people in Illinois, according to US News & World Report.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
New IL Law Changes Guidelines For Missing Persons Cases, Draws From Gacy Murder Investigations
The legislation draws from Cook County Sheriff's investigators' efforts to ID eight unidentified victims of serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Man Tied To Freight Thefts After Caught Selling Stolen Goods On Facebook Marketplace: Cops
Over $250,000 of stolen freight was recovered at a 20-year-old Palos Heights home and Bridgeview storage unit, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
As Ford City Mall Faces End, Nostalgia Grows For Former Shopping Mecca Of Southwest Side
In 1970, the Nickel Bag in Ford City Mall's fabled Peacock Alley was the place to go for bell bottoms, chokers, candles and rolling papers.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Occupants In Latin King Area Flee Stolen Car In Chicago Lawn, Guns Found
Chicago police officers were patrolling a known Latin King area, when they noticed a car full of masked occupants.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Crestwood Police And Aunt Martha Team Up To Provided Free Healthy Snack Bags At Biela Center
Crestwood police and Aunt Martha will be handing out free bags of healthy back-to-school snacks Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Biela Center.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
2022 Buick Enclave Plucked From Driveway In Palos Hills
The owner's was inside the vehicle when it was stolen and used later to purchase miscellaneous items, Palos Hills police say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
The Top 25 High Schools In Illinois For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings on the best high schools in the country, and dozens in Illinois made the list.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Hills Residents Urged To Lock Cars After 7 Vehicles Burglarized Overnight Crime Spree
Most of the vehicles were parked in their respective driveways, Palos Hills police reports said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Building Seemingly Caves In For No Apparent Reason In West Englewood, Cause Under Investigation
Chicago fire officials said the building on South Loomis was vacant when it seemingly caved in for no apparent reason. No injuries reported.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Community High School Wins Grant To Install Cutting Edge, AI Gun Detection System
The cutting-edge system uses AI algorithms to detect firearms in real-time by visually scanning existing security and surveillance cameras.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Shred Your Papers, Drop Off Your Old Pills, Saturday, At Palos Heights Metra Parking Lot
The City of Palos Heights, Lake Katherine and Palos Heights Public Library offer free document shredding and pill drop off Aug. 23.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Moraine Valley Dips Into South Suburban Talent Pool To Cast The Mel Brooks Musical 'Young Frankenstein'
Moraine Valley invites community members of all backgrounds and ages to audition for the Mel Brooks musical 'Young Frankenstein,' Sept. 8.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Schools Receive $2.249 Million In Evidence-Based Funding
The evidence-based funding is critical for helping local school districts provide a high-quality education for students and families.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Schools Receive $2.249 Million In Evidence-Based Funding
The evidence-based funding is critical for helping local school districts provide a high-quality education for students and families.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
