Palos, IL|News|
Moraine Valley Foundation Offers Scholarships for 2025-2026
The Moraine Valley Foundation is offering over 300 scholarships ranging from $250 to $5,000 for 2025-2026 is available. Deadline is May 31.
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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Oak Lawn|News|
Vehicles Parked In Driveways Severely Damaged
Two vehicles were severely damaged during the overnight hours of May 9, reports said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Molly Cameron Named Oak Lawn April Female Athlete Of The Month
Oak Lawn Community High School senior Molly Cameron breakout season in girls track and field nets her athlete of the month honors.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
52-Year-Old Man Outside In Crowd Shot In Stomach
Chicago police said the shooter emerged from an alley and started firing into a crowd in city's East Side neighborhood.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Police Hit The Dunkin Donut Rooftops Friday For 'Cop On Top'
Make a donation to Special Olympics Illinois Friday, May 16 and receive a coupon for a free donut and medium-sized coffee at Dunkin' Donuts.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Alsip-Crestwood Police Hit Dunkin' Donut Rooftops For 'Cop On Top'
Make a donation to Special Olympics Illinois Friday, May 16 and receive a coupon for a free donut and medium-sized coffee at Dunkin' Donuts.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Police Hit The Dunkin Donut Rooftops Friday For 'Cop On Top'
Make a donation to Special Olympics Illinois Friday, May 16 and receive a coupon for a free donut and medium-sized coffee at Dunkin' Donuts.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Bargains Galore At Palos Hills Community Garage Sale, Thursday-Sunday
Put on your running shoes and shop over 75 garage sales May 15 through May 18 available at Palos Hills Bargain Days. See the list.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Veterans Agency To Lead Beverly-Morgan Park Memorial Day Parade
The Veteran's Assistance Commission of Cook County is named grand marshal of the Beverly-Mt. Greenwood Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 26.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
South Shore Gas Station Shooting Leaves 1 Dead
Chicago police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man early Wednesday morning at a South Side gas station.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
St. Linus Casino Night Fundraiser CANCELED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the St. Linus Casino Night fundraiser set for May 24 has been postponed to Jan. 23.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Beverly/Morgan Park House Tour Showcases 5 Architectural Gems
Step inside five of the community’s most beautiful private residences and a church Sunday, May 18, on the Beverly/Morgan Park Home Tour.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Students Earn Medals In Prestigious National Italian Exam
Marist High School students Tessa Schultz and Annie Tortorello demonstrate their Italian proficiency, earning silver and bronze awards.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
EP Marist Student Scores A Gold In Prestigious National Italian Exam
Marist High School Celia Lindokkey demonstrated her proficiency in the Italian language, earning a gold medal.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Marist Student Scores Medals In Prestigious National Italian Exam
Marist High School student Kristina Ivanova demonstrated her Italian proficiency, earning a silver on the National Italian Exam.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Hills Residents Targeted In Phishing Scams
Palos Hills police are investigating two separate phishing attacks targeting elderly residents.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Indiana Man Charged In Fatal June 2024 Expressway Shooting
A second person is charged in the fatal June 2024 expressway shooting, Illinois State Police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Get Ready, SW Highway And Kilbourn Rail Crossing Closes Wednesday
Metra will close the railroad crossing at Southwest Highway and Kilbourn Avenue to all traffic from May 14 to May 23.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Stake Out Dunkin' Donuts Roof Friday For Cop On Top
Make a donation to Special Olympics Illinois at Cop On Top at Dunkin' Donuts Friday, May 16 and receive a coupon for a free donut.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
19th Ward Plans Veterans Resource Fair Wednesday At The Vineyard
In response to recent cuts in veterans services, the 19th Ward is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair Wednesday, May 14, at The Vineyard.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
