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.
Oak Lawn police issued a total of 378 traffic citations during the Fourth of July enforcement period from June 20 to July 5.
High school students can earn community service hours by helping set up and take down chairs and tables July 9 and July 14
Friendship Fest 2025 returns to Palos Hills July 10 through July 13 featuring live music, food, beer, crafts, car show, fireworks and more.
Nicole was a big sister to everyone and always ready to help, says her sister, who has started a GoFundMe for her funeral and sons' support.
Doesn't matter if it's a dog, cat, bird or snake, a pet is a pet in the 19th annual Smith Village Pet Parade, Friday, July 11.
Oak Lawn residents can view renderings of planned enhancements and amenities for Centennial Park at a community Wednesday, July 9.
The date for the Greater Chatham Initiative's Tree-A-Palooza has been moved to Saturday, Sept. 13, at Mahalia Jackson Court.
The resident told police they had their credit card on their person, yet their credit card information was used to buy gas, reports said.
Explore tastes and culture from six continents at the World Fair US, July 7 through July 28, at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.
Cook County State's Attorney approves first-degree murder charge for a 55-year-old Worth man, in what cops say is a domestic homicide.
Oak Lawn police said the man broke a window at a residence and then stole items out of a vehicle.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Oak Lawn.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Evergreen Park.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Palos.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Alsip and Crestwood.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Beverly-Mt. Greenwood and the South Side.
Roza Dawud, mother of Amira Nairat, a Richards student killed by a drunken driver, shares her story at her daughter's street sign dedication
Trade in your young adult or kids literature for an equal number of books, Thursday, July 3, at the Evergreen Park Teen-Tween Book Swap.
Head over to Ozinga Field in Crestwood Thursday, July 3, for "Sparks In The Park," featuring a free movie in the park and fireworks.
Bridgeview police said they received a tip of a possible illegal chop shop at Public Storage on Harlem.
