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.
Discover a treasure trove of book, DVDs, VHS tapes, CDs and audiobooks at bargain prices through Aug. 9 at the EP Library's book sale.
Despite it being daytime, the Oak Lawn cop said he could not see the driver through the tinted windows, prompting a traffic stop.
All grades report Aug. 13 to Evergreen Park Community High School for the start of a new school year.
The first day of school for Oak Lawn-Hometown Dist. 123 students is Aug. 20. Here's all the dates you need to know for the new school year.
Join 22nd CPD police for National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 5, in Beverly Park featuring food, fun, games and more.
Take a tour of the Palos Heights police station, watch a K9 demo, learn about personal safety and more Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Leave the porch light on and join Palos Hills' finest Tuesday, Aug. 5 in Town Square Park for National Night Out.
Cook County Sheriff's Police and US Marshals said the 34-year-old man failed to register as a sex offender when he was released from prison.
St. Gerald's Fest and Carnival features four days of fun, including bands, bingo, beer, rides, games and raffles Aug. 7 through Aug. 10.
Evergreen Park 14U All Stars welcomed home from the Little League Junior World Series with a procession down 95th Street to Yukich Fields
While not the result we all hoped for, the Evergreen Park Girls Softball 14U team can hold their heads high for an amazing world series run.
Join Alsip Police and Fire for National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 5, featuring demos, giveaways, music and more at the Alsip police station.
EP All Stars head undefeated into Little League Junior Softball World Series against Columbus, TX, Saturday, Aug. 2.
115 Bourbon Street is taking reservations for the Evergreen Park 14U All Stars' semi-final game Friday, Aug. 1, in rematch with Puerto Rico.
The infant had been a ward of DCFS after being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease before mom fled 7 years ago, authorities say.
Palos Park police offer a week of National Night Out public safety events, including seminars, touch-a-truck and lunch forum Aug. 1-Aug. 6.
Oak Lawn police and fire invite residents to come out for National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 5, featuring demos, tours, food and more.
The EP 14U All Stars win scary in come-from-behind win 5-4 in quarter-final against the Philippines, advancing to semi-final Friday, Aug 1.
Join Crestwood Police for National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 5, featuring demos, giveaways, music, food and fun at Walker Park.
Two unlocked car burglaries reported July 21 and July 24 in Palos Hills.
