Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Paper Shredding Offered Thursday At Evergreen Park Farmers Market
Got papers to shred? Bring them over to Yukich Fields Thursday, July 17, at the Evergreen Park Farmers Market.
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|
Acorn To Oak Studios Plans Magical Forest Event, Tiny Art Show, Second Chance Art Sale, Art Market
Meet a fairy and make crafts at Acorn To Oak Studios' free Magical Forest family event, Tiny Art Show, and Second Chance Art Sale, July 26.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Alsip Man Accused Of Revenge Porn Posted Explicit Photos Of Palos Heights Woman On Facebook: Police
Although the photos were taken consensually while dating, the man did not have permission to post them on social media, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Registration Open For Fall 2025 Semester, Over 140 Degrees And Certificates Offered At Moraine Valley
Registration is now underway for credit and non-credit classes at Moraine Valley Community College. Classes start Aug. 18.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Find Your Pot-O'-Gold And More At Village of Worth's Community Garage Sales
Over 70 homes will be participating in Worth's village-wide garage sales Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19. List of sales is updated.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Over 700 Retro Rides Line Harlem Avenue Thursday At Palos Heights Classic Car Show
Hundreds of classic cars will line Harlem Avenue Thursday, July 17, for the 2025 Palos Heights Classic Car Show.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Local Groups Ready To Make 'Good Trouble' Saturday At 103rd And Western, Orland Park
Southsiders For Peace and South Suburban Relentless are ready to make "good trouble" at local protests Saturday, July 19.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Burglar Makes Off With Large Quantity Of Inhalers From Palos Park Medical Office: Police
The burglary happened Monday morning at a medical office in Palos Park. Police said there did not appear to be any signs of forced entry.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Family Mounts Desperate Search For Missing, Endangered South Side Woman Who May Be In Need Of Medication
The family of Felicia Bates, 49, say she has not been heard from since July 2. She told family members she was headed to Nicholas Park.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Marist Set For Thousands Of Music Lovers Saturday At Southside Summer Festival, Featuring Poi Dog Pondering
Tickets are available for Marist's Southside Summer Festival, July 19, featuring Poi Dog Pondering, Michael Glabicki and Red Pop Fury.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Fire Destroys Horse Barn At Coles County Fairground, 5 Horses, 1 Dog Killed
A fire broke out in a horse barn Friday evening in near Charleston, Ill. Fire investigators on way from Kentucky to conduct probe.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Justice Citgo Station Sells Winning Lotto Ticket Worth A Cool $1 Million
The lucky player, still unknown, matched all six Lotto Million 1 numbers in the Thursday, July 10 drawing: 5-11-16-23-25-39.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn HVAC Technician And Homeland Security Snitch Gone 'Rogue,' Handed 13-Years For Drug Trafficking
Feds say Oak Lawn man was a DHS confidential informant, who had cultivated a “corrupt relationship” with a DEA agent while selling cocaine.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
House Explosion And Fire That Claimed Life Of 76-Year-Old Crestwood Man Caused By Nicor-Fueled Gas Leak: NTSB
A National Transportation Safe Board investigation has revealed that a Nicor-fueled natural gas leak caused a home to explode on June 12.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
New 'Play Town' Indoor Playground Sparks Imagination and Creativity At Chicago Ridge Mall
Stop by Chicago Ridge Mall Saturday, July 12, for the grand opening of Play Town featuring giveaways, raffles, balloon twisting and more.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Police Remind Residents 'Speed Kills' In Traffic Enforcement Campaign To Curb Speeding
Oak Lawn police are stepping up enforcement in an effort to reduce speeding throughout July.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Lax Bedford Park Cops Let Suspect Steal Squad Car Before Crash That Critically Injured 2 kids: Lawsuit
Parents say Bedford Park cops could have prevented the violent crash if they had detained a suspect who stole a squad car, lawsuit claims.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Casten To Host Telephone Town Hall Thursday To Discuss 'Trump Budget Betrayal'
U.S. Rep. Casten (IL-06) will host a tele-town hall Thursday, July 10, to discuss the impact of Trump's 'big beautiful bill' on Illinois.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Blake-Lamb Welcomes Chicagoland Toys For Tots For 'Christmas In July' Toy Drive And Parade In Oak Lawn
Bring a new toy or book to the Christmas In July toy drive at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home on Saturday, July 19 and enjoy midsummer holiday fun.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
1 Shot In Possible Road Rage Incident Under Bridge Near 100th Street And Harlem Avenue
A witness told police that the two drivers got into a traffic altercation, resulting in one of the involved parties getting shot.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
