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 Glen Ellyn man, who pleaded guilty to a drug induced homicide charge in June, will be required to serve 75 percent of his sentence.
Food, drink, raffles, music and more featured at the American Legion Post 854 Classic Car and Bike Show, Sunday, Aug. 17, in Evergreen Park.
The first day of school for Dist. 126 students at Lane, Stony Creek, Hazelgreen and Prairie Junior High schools is Aug. 20.
Find out who the Marist RedHawks play when the season kicks off Aug. 29.
The evidence-based funding is critical for helping local school districts provide a high-quality education for students and families.
The evidence-based funding is critical for helping local school districts provide a high-quality education for students and families.
Caregivers of persons with dementia will learn how to deal with feelings of “ambiguous loss” Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Smith Village.
Find out who the Brother Rice Crusaders play when the season kicks off Aug. 29.
Find out who the Eisenhower Cardinals play when the season kicks off Aug. 29.
Christy Gutowski and Stacy St. Clair discuss their series on the 1982 Tylenol murders, Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Oak Lawn Library.
Several lots of coffee sold at a popular grocery store chain are being recalled because the brand may contain pieces of glass.
Find out who the Shepard Astros play when the season kicks off Aug. 29.
Find out who the Richards Bulldogs play when the season kicks off Aug. 29.
Find out who the Evergreen Park Mustangs play when the season kicks off Aug. 28.
Find out who the Oak Lawn Spartans play when the season kicks off Aug. 29.
Vote for your fave Sonic 3 Zone and have some fun before school starts Friday, Aug. 15, at Summer's Last Blast in Centennial Park.
The South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District will be out spraying for mosquitos Thursday, Aug. 14, in Evergreen Park.
Registration is open for the eleventh annual Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk, which steps off Saturday, Sept. 20, in Evergreen Park.
Despite the illegal searches, the officer kept his job, and remains "one of our greatest officers," a deputy chief told Patch.
Freshmen and new students report for orientation Aug. 12, with all grades reporting Aug. 13 at Oak Lawn Community School.
