Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Sell Your Stuff At Evergreen Park's Community Garage Sales
Evergreen Park is waiving the permit fees for village-wide garage sales, June 7 and June 8. Participants must apply by June 3.
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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Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Alsip Gets Grant To Add Sidewalks At Hazelgreen Elementary School
The project is part of the Village of Alsip’s multi-year Safe Routes to Schools Sidewalk Project.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
St. Germaine School Raffling Off 4 Tickets To See Chris Stapleton
Enter a chance to win a VIP Package for four to see Chris Stapleton Saturday, June 28, at Credit Union 1 Amphitheater In Tinley Park.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Church Offers Reward For Information In Roseland Newborn's Death
Roseland Christian Ministries is offering a $5,000 reward leading to the arrest and conviction in 2-month-old Kayson Flowers' death.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten Plans Town Hall At Saint Xavier University
Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) will be hosting a town hall Monday, June 2, at Saint Xavier University. Advance registration required.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
OL Chamber Kicks Off Second Annual Oak Lawn Restaurant Week
Oak Lawn Restaurant Week kicks off May 28 with free tasting event at Francesca's through June 11 at over 20 participating restaurants.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Over 1,000 Participants Expected At BAPA Memorial Day Ridge Run
Here's everything you need to know about the Beverly Area Planning Association's Ridge Run and Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 26.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
EP Mustang Rowan Smyth Pitches 1-Hitter In Win Over Shepard
Smyth struck out 18 Shepard batters over 6.2 innings pitched, gave up no runs and only one hit for Evergreen Park Community High School.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
American Legion Post 854 Plans Memorial Day Ceremony
Residents are encouraged to join the veterans of American Legion Post 450 for a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony Monday, May 26.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
OL Senior Annie McGrath Lives Up To Family Legacy In Track And Field
McGrath follows in her older sisters' storied footsteps with impressive finish in Oak Lawn Community High School girls track and field.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Remembers The Brave With Memorial Day Ceremonies
Patriotic displays, history and wreath-laying ceremonies planned for Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 in the Palos area.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
2 Dead In Argument Over Cheese At Roseland Restaurant
The argument over cheese escalated into gunfire, when the suspected shooter fired gunshots at two men in a South Side restaurant, CPD said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn And Hometown Honor Fallen Heroes With Memorial Day Ceremonies
Take a moment out of your holiday weekend to honor the fallen at Oak Lawn and Hometown Memorial Day ceremonies on May 26.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Village Of Alsip, VFW Remember The Fallen In Memorial Day Ceremony
Mayor John Ryan and Alsip VFW Post 450 will hold a Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen military members Monday, May 26.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
EPCHS Students Recognized For Perfect Attendance
Fifteen Evergreen Park Community High School students were recognized for their perfect attendance during the 2024-2025 school year.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
43-Year-Old Man Charged With Felony Gun Possession In Morgan Park
Chicago police tactical officers saw a man they said was acting suspiciously.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Library Board Seeks Candidates To Fill Trustee Seat
Evergreen Park residents have until June 10 for consideration as an appointee to the Evergreen Park Public Library Board of Trustees.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Make A Splash At Illinois Water Parks And Aquatic Centers: 2025 Guide
Patch has rounded up water parks and park district aquatic centers in the Chicago region and beyond.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
4 Suburban Men Acquitted In June 2024 Barraco's Brawl
The four men, all 20, were acquitted on charges of violently attacking restaurant workers when they were escorted out for underage drinking.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Hills Police Thwart Attempted Street Takeover
It’s not clear why a weapon was pulled as a bunch of cars traveling together approached Roberts Road and 103rd Street, cops say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
