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.
Stop by Halal Fest at Hometown Mercy Mosque this Saturday, July 26, for delicious food, entertainment, cultural booths, pony rides and more.
Grab your cowboy hats and boot up for Country Fest, Saturday, July 26, at American Legion Post 854 in Evergreen Park.
"Several years ago, I made a terrible mistake. It was selfish and foolish, and it was wrong," contrite ex-SafeSpeed consultant said.
Here's some information to survive the excessive heat, including Oak Lawn and Hometown cooling centers, and where to report a power outage.
Here's some information to survive the excessive heat, including Palos cooling centers, and where to report a power outage.
Here's some information to survive the excessive heat, including Alsip and Crestwood cooling centers, and where to report a power outage.
Here's some information to survive the excessive heat, including Evergreen Park-area cooling centers, and where to report a power outage.
Help the Evergreen Park 14U All Stars get to the Little League Softball World Series in Kirkland, WA, July 27 to Aug. 2
IDOT will begin a street resurfacing project and ADA enhancements on Pulaski Road in Oak Lawn and Alsip starting Aug. 1, weather permitting.
A South Side woman charged in the drowning death of a 1-year-old boy near South Shore Beach is set for a court hearing Monday afternoon.
First United Methodist Church in Oak Lawn is hosting a family community cruise night, July 24. No registration fee for exhibitors.
Palos Hills police assisted the North Palos Fire Protection District when two vehicles appeared to set on fire last Friday.
Morgan Park Academy will host a High School Summer Scholarship Exam for prospective students on Monday, July 19.
If you're looking for a well-behaved dog to be in your next stage production, Pepper is your gal.
Nobel Laureate Assembly issue 'Declaration For The Prevention of Nuclear War,' during conference at University of Chicago.
Visitation and funeral services for Nancy Nalbandian (Boyce) will take place Saturday, July 19, at Malec & Sons Funeral Home in Chicago.
A warehouse developer has pitched a $150 million plan to demolish the beleaguered Ford City Mall and redevelop it as an industrial park.
The Neverly Brothers bring their magical history tour to Klein (Circle) Park on Sunday, July 20 in a FREE outdoor concert.
Open Outcry and California Wild Ales will debut their long-distance collab, Wind and Waves IPA, Sunday, July 20 at Open Outcry in Beverly.
An audit revealed tickets went missing on days the employee worked, and his actions were also captured on security video, police said.
