Oak Lawn|News|
You Can't Beat Fun At Westside Baseball of Oak Lawn
Like many communities across the country, the first crack of the bat signaled the start of Westside Baseball of Oak Lawn 2025 season.
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|
Driver 'Cited And Released' In Fiery Crash
The Chicago man accused of crashing into a box truck, causing both to erupt in flames was cited and released, police say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Residents Alerted To 2 Public Indecency Incidents In Heart of Chicago
The man stuck his tongue out at children waiting for the school bus while performing lewd acts in Heart of Chicago, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
95th Street Farmers Market Opens For 2025 Season Sunday
The 95th Street Farmers Market will be open every Sunday, rain or shine, through Oct. 26 featuring community farms and artisans.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Hometown Hero Banner Recognition Applications Now Available
The Village of Oak Lawn is taking orders for the Hometown Heroes Banner program honoring active military and veterans through May 30.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Dash With Your Pooch In The Palos Park Doggie Dash
Register you and your pooch for Palos Park's 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday, May 17, featuring a post-race Pup Parade with prizes.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Popular Crestwood Sports Bar Under New Ownership
Tim and Debbie Newsome confirm that they sold At the Office Sports Bar and Grill has been sold to a new owner.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
FBI-Led Operation Arrests 205 Child Sex Abuse Offenders
The 45-year-old admitted to seeking out images of boys and girls as young as 7 years old, federal complaint
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Resident Held At Gunpoint As Masked Men Rob House In Broad Daylight
The homeowner said that two masked men forced their way through his back door and robbed his home while one held a gun on him, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Mai Fest 2025 Rocks Olde Western Avenue Saturday In Blue Island
Blue Island Mai Fest is back Saturday, May 10, featuring over 100 artisans, live music, food, libations and more.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Smash-And-Grab Spree Hits Vehicles In Community Lots
Five cars parked in condo and apartment complex lots were broken into between May 2 and May 4, and one car parked in a driveway.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library To Close Friday For Renovations
The Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library will be temporarily closed for renovations starting Friday, May 9 and will re-open in mid-June.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Windy City ThunderBolts Open 2025 Season Friday Night With A Bang
The Windy City ThunderBolts open the 2025 season against the Washington Wild Things May 9 through May 11. Moms get in free on Mother's Day.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Body Pulled From Cal-Sag Confirmed To Be Missing Morgan Park Man
The Cook County Medical Examiner has confirmed that a body pulled from the water is Joshua Blair, 37, who had been missing since April 29.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Burglars Break Into Wine And Spirits Shop
Palos Hills police said the front door was completely smashed before the burglars made entry.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Get Your Fandom On Saturday At Oak Lawn Public Library Fan Fest
The Oak Lawn Public Library will host the popular Fan Fest featuring all genres of pop culture Saturday, May 10 for cosplay, comics and more
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Cops Shoot Knife-Wielding Man At Supportive Living Facility: CPD
A man armed with a knife was fatally shot by Chicago police, and a second man was found dead at a Grand Crossing supportive living facility.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Village of Palos Park Dumps Vehicle Stickers
Palos Park Village Council kills the program due to non-compliance, but implements a .05 percent sales tax to make up for revenue loss.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Hometown Man Charged In Neighbor Dispute That Prompted Police Alert
UPDATE: A Hometown man is facing charges after police said he displayed a gun in an ongoing dispute with a neighbor.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Body Found In Cal-Sag Channel
Palos Heights police say it's too early to know if the body being recovered from the water is the missing Morgan Park man, Joshua Blair.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
