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.
Windy City ThunderBolts summer baseball camp returns July 29 and July 31 at Ozinga Field, run by professional ball players for kids 6-12.
Federal agents believe an Oak Lawn apartment was used as a drug lab rather than a primary residence in months long drug investigation.
Palos Hills police are investigating deceptive practices involving fraudulent checking and a smishing scam.
Evergreen Park police will ramp up seat belt and DUI patrols from June 20 to July 7 leading up to the July 4th holiday.
Caregivers of persons with dementia will learn self-care strategies for maintaining their own well-being Tuesday, June 17, at Smith Village.
Street closures and restricted residential parking plan activated for the Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Music Fest June 20 to June 22.
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church's popular Greek Fest returns to Oak Lawn featuring music, Greek cuisine and dancing June 14 and June 15.
Southsiders for Peace and South Suburban Relentless will be joining the “No Kings” protests planned June 14 in Beverly and Orland Park.
Fire crews responded to the blast Thursday afternoon.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says city is prepared to protect people's First Amendment right to peaceably assemble ahead of influx of ICE raids.
Kendrea Richardson, 25, and her son, Ellis Washington, 1, were the focus of a death investigation after both were found deceased in Ashburn.
Moonlight Been and Crawl Space for Friday, June 13 at the Edna White Community Garden has been POSTPONED.
A fundraiser for a documentary showcasing the 60-year career of iconic radio DJ Dick Biondi is set for June 12 at The Lyric Theater.
Palos Park police are looking for a Ford F150 pick-up truck after it struck a 14-year-old boy on an e-bike and didn't stop, police said.
Palos Park police warn motorists to be alert for the larger than usual number of deer running around the woods due to cooler temps.
The missing Wisconsin teen, Ryan Mackew, 17, was last seen May 31 near 95th Street and Kedzie Avenue in Evergreen Park.
Chicago Police are conducting a death investigation after a 25-year-old mother and her1-year-old son were found dead at a South Side home.
Discuss your public safety concerns at “Coffee With The Chief” Wednesday, June 11, at Plush Horse.
Live music, sloths, Alsip's Got Talent, Transformers, children's games and fireworks featured at Alsip's Fun Fest Saturday, June 14.
The iconic Harold's Chicken Shack brings its classic "yard bird" to Oak Lawn in the Green Oaks Shopping Center.
