Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Women's Club Mothers Day Walk Steps Off Saturday
Everyone is invited to the Palos Park Women's Club's Mother's Day Walk, Saturday, May 10 at Lake Katherine and support local causes.
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|
New 'Grinder Ball Rule' T-Shirt Honors Bobby Jenks In Cancer Fight
Proceeds from T-shirt sales benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities honoring White Sox legend and Bolts' manager Bobby Jenks in cancer fight
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Thieves Rob Armored Truck At Blue Island US Bank Branch: FBI
The FBI seeks the public's help in identifying three suspects in an armored truck robbery.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Patient Attacks Nurse At Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital: Police
A Worth woman is facing felony charges after she grabbed a nurse's neck, injuring her at Palos Hospital, Palos Heights police say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Mother's Day 2025 Brunch: Reserve Now In Palos
With Mother's Day falling on May 11 this year, here are some local restaurants to consider for celebrating the holiday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Mother's Day 2025 Brunch: Reserve Now In Alsip-Crestwood
With Mother's Day falling on May 11 this year, here are some local restaurants to consider for celebrating the holiday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
School Bus On Way To Richards High School Involved In Crash
Chicago police told the CHSD 218 superintendent that a car veered in front of the bus.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Mother's Day 2025 Brunch: Reserve Now In Beverly-Mt. Greenwood
With Mother's Day falling on May 11 this year, here are some local restaurants to consider for celebrating the holiday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Mother's Day 2025 Brunch: Reserve Now In Evergreen Park
With Mother's Day falling on May 11 this year, here are some local restaurants to consider for celebrating the holiday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Mother's Day 2025 Brunch: Reserve Now In Oak Lawn
With Mother's Day falling on May 11 this year, here are some local restaurants to consider for celebrating the holiday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Search Continues For Missing Morgan Park Man Along Cal-Sag Channel
Palos Heights police continue search for Joshua Blair, 37, whose family said he left home early Tuesday morning and hasn't been seen since.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Students Host Field Day Fundraiser For Project Fire Buddies
Kids ages 5-11 can run, dash and crawl for a Project Fire Buddies fundraiser Saturday, May 10, at Oak Lawn Community High School.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
BTG Hits The Boards In 'Gypsy, A Musical Fable' In The Baer Theatre
Beverly Theatre Guild presents the renowned musical 'Gypsy' May 2 to May 4 in the Baer Theatre at Morgan Park Academy in Chicago.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Search For Treasures At 1st Methodist Church of Oak Lawn Rummage Sale
The First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn rummage sale has hundreds of cool items for sale Thursday, May 1, and Saturday, May 3.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Windy City ThunderBolts Offer Homerun Networking Event At Ozinga Field
Join fellow business professionals at Ozinga Field for a FREE multi-chamber networking event at Ozinga Field on the party patio, May 7.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Sean Casten Tells EP Town Hall, 'Fight For Our Democracy Or Lose It'
Sean Casten ventured from his DuPage home base for a rare visit to Cook County, where he talked to voters at an Evergreen Park town hall.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Missing, Endangered Morgan Park Man's Car Found Near Cal-Sag Bridge
Palos Heights ask for the public's help in finding Joshua Blair, 37, who was last seen near his home in Morgan Park early Tuesday morning.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
More Charges For 2 Suspects Tied To July 2024 Crime Spree
Police caught up with a pair of Cook County Jail detainees who’ve been charged in attempted carjackings and cop shootout in Morgan Park.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Fling Into Spring Sunday At OL Pavilion Snatched Angels Spring Expo
Over 80 vendors, artisans and crafters are expected Sunday, May 4, for the Snatched Angels Spring Fling Expo at the Oak Lawn Pavilion.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Protesters Steadfast In Rain At Social Security Rally In Palos Hills
'Hands Off Social Security' rally in support of employees at Roberts Road field office draws 30 protesters despite pouring rain.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
