Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Teen Blackmailed Online In 'Sextortion' Scheme
The teen thought he was communicating with a girl his age on the Yubo app, when he was enticed into sending explicit photos, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
- Oak Lawn, IL
- Website
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.
Posting Activity
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Mustang Pride Starts With Class Of 2038 At Dist. 124 Elementary Schools
EPCHS principal Matt Dugan promises to buy cookies for Dist. 124 kindergartners who present their "Future Mustang" shirts at graduation.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Haul Out The Holly, Kris Kringle Market Arrives In Palos Heights, Featuring Vendors, Santa And Parade
Enjoy live holiday music, crafts, libations, festive lights, a parade and more at Holiday In The Heights Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 in Palos Heights.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Kevin Dowling Remembered At 26th Annual 'Christmas Is For Kids' Toy Drive Saturday At 115 Bourbon Street
Drop off new toys and donations Saturday, Dec. 6, at the 24th annual 'Christmas Is For Kids' toy drive at 115 Bourbon Street.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Hypothermia, Heart Disease Cause Of Death For Woman Found Dead Near Worth Library: Medical Examiner
A 68-year-old woman found deceased Friday afternoon near the Worth Public Library has become Cook County's first cold-weather related death.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Silver Alert Activated For Long-Time 115 Bourbon Street Employee, Dan Davis, Missing Since Tuesday
Volunteers ask Joliet residents and businesses to check camera footage after a reported sighting of Dan Davis at Raynor and Jefferson.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
'Oh, The Weather Outside Is Frightful:' Evergreen Enacts Parking Rules Along Designated Snow Routes
With 2 or more inches of snow accumulation, Evergreen Park residents are reminded of the snow parking ban along designated snow routes.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
'Oh, The Weather Outside Is Frightful:' Oak Lawn Enacts Parking Rules Along Designated Snow Routes
With 2 or more inches of snow accumulation, Oak Lawn residents are reminded of the snow parking ban along designated snow routes.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
'Oh, The Weather Outside Is Frightful:' Alsip, Crestwood Enact Parking Rules Along Designated Snow Routes
With a winter storm warning in effect, Alsip and Crestwood residents are reminded of their respective town's snow parking rules.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
'Oh, The Weather Outside Is Frightful:' Palos Communities Parking Rules Along Designated Snow Routes
With a winter storm warning in effect, Palos residents are reminded of their towns' snow parking rules.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Best Christmas Yard Displays Sought For The 2025 Holiday Tour O' Lights
Do you have the best Christmas decorations on the block? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2025 holiday tour o' lights.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Search Party Out Looking For Long-Time Bourbon Street Employee Dan Davis, Missing Since Getting In Crash
The search intensifies for long-time 115 Bourbon Street employee, Dan Davis, who has been missing since early Tuesday and may be injured.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Driver Of Tan Van Sought In Fatal Hit-And-Run In Morgan Park: Police
The driver was seen arguing with the man before getting into a tan van and running him over, Chicago police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Images Released Of Shooter In Fatal Teen Takeover Shooting Of 14-Year-Old Boy In Loop: CPD
Images and video gleaned from a CPD officer's body-cam show a man holding up what appears to be a gun before a 14-year-old boy was shot.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Cook County Detainee Dies After Fire In Jail Cell, 'Lit Wick' May Be Cause
A lit, toilet-paper roll wick commonly used to smoke drugs is believed to have caused the fire, Cook County jail officials said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Diaper Bag Swiped From Land Rover Parked On Vail Drive: Reports
Someone was seen entering the Land Rover in the middle of the night and left carrying a diaper bag, Palos Hills police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Registration Open For Little Blackhawks Hockey Camp For Kids, Ages 4-9, At Daniel V. Capuano Ice Rink
The Little Blackhawks hockey camp for kids ages 4-9 at the Daniel V. Capuano Ice Rink at Yukich Fields, Saturdays, Jan. 3 to Feb. 21.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Worth Township Christmas Care Program Taking Applications From Families Who Need Help Filling Empty Stockings
Families living in Worth Township and are struggling financially have until Dec. 4 to apply for help through the Christmas Care Program.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Settles For $825K With Former Bridgeview Teen Punched By Cops In Violent Arrest Video
While the Oak Lawn village board wasn't happy about settling, they decided it was in the best interests of village taxpayers.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Three-Vehicle Crash In Burbank Sends 2 To Hospital After Vehicles Hit Residence, Front Steps
Three vehicles crashed near 79th Street and Le Claire Avenue Monday afternoon in Burbank, sending one vehicle hurtling into a residence.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
