Oak Lawn|News|
Semi-Tractor Trailer Catches Fire On Cicero Avenue
The blaze appeared to have started in the rear brake area of the semi-tractor trailer. Oak Lawn fire officials said.
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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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Mustangs Storm Back With Dramatic Win In Dust Storm
Divine intervention? The Evergreen Park Mustangs storm back in the Tony Knight Memorial Game with a 10-run rally during a dust storm.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Get Healthy For Summer At The Evergreen Park Children's Health Fair
The Evergreen Park Fire Dept. and Little Company of Mary Hospital are teaming to offer a health fair exclusively for children on May 28.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
GoFundMe Created To Support Those Impacted By Truck Vs. Church Crash
"Now, it is our turn to rally together and provide meaningful support to those most impacted."
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Resident Targeted In Check Washing Scheme
Palos Park investigators are working with a resident who discovered that three checks she recently mailed had been washed for $53,000.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Police Step Up Memorial Day Holiday Patrols
Evergreen Park police will be focusing on seat belt compliance during the Memorial Day holiday through the early morning hours of May 27.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Focus On 'Fatal 5' During Memorial Day Patrols
Palos Park police will increase roadway patrols now through May 26, during the Memorial Day holiday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Unoccupied Truck Hit By Metra Train Had Stalled On Tracks: Police
The unoccupied dump truck struck by a Metra train on May 16 had stalled on the tracks when the driver jumped out, Hometown police say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Berkery Sparks Spartan Softball Comeback Win
She hits, she pitches, she roams the outfield catching fly balls in the gap and at the fence, and plays all infield positions well.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Seniors Celebrate Last Day As High School Students
EPCHS seniors line Kedzie Avenue celebrating their last day as high school students.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oisin Walsh Named Oak Lawn April Male Athlete Of The Month
Walsh smashes volleyball rivals for Oak Lawn Community High School 'Athlete of the Month.'
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
South Side Teen Goes Missing Day After 15th Birthday
Cole McCann, went missing Sunday, the day after his 15th birthday, Chicago police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Chicago Catholic Cemeteries Hold 2025 Memorial Day Field Masses
Memorial Day Field Masses will be celebrated at Chicago Catholic Cemeteries across Cook and Lake Counties on Monday, May 26.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Police Ramp Up Memorial Day Seat Belt Patrols
From now until Memorial Day, which this year falls on May 26, Oak Lawn police remind motorists to "Click It Or Ticket." OLPD is watching.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
1 Child Remains Hospitalized After Truck Crashed Into Palos Church
A pickup truck that barreled through the wall of a Palos Park church injuring three preschoolers could have been a lot worse.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Funnel Cloud Spotted Over 119th Street As Storms Pummel South Side
Over 200 downed trees reported in Beverly, Mt. Greenwood and Morgan Park, power knocked out in Merrionette Park, Alsip and Crestwood.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Preschoolers Injured When Truck Drives Through Palos Park Church
Palos Park police said the driver of a pickup truck appeared to have suffered from a medical emergency before crashing through the church.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Children's Museum Unveils Early Childhood Resource Hub
Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn's resource hub connects families with early intervention, education and health resources for kids birth to 5.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Legendary Brother Rice Coach Conte Stamas Announces Retirement
"I’m not leaving to coach anywhere else. I truly can’t think of a better place to end my career than at Brother Rice."
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Metra Train Hits Unoccupied Truck On 87th Street And Pulaski
Metra officials said Southwest Service 808 train was heading inbound into the city when it struck an unoccupied truck.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
