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.
Prosecutors said surveillance video showed Charles Green, 44, in alley before garage fire started that led to the death of Capt. David Meyer
Register now for BAPA's Ridge Run on Memorial Day and take advantage of early bird discounts before April 30. Stick around for the parade.
Investigators determined that trash bin contents were ignited by "human hand" in the fatal West Side garage fire.
Residents are asked to gather in at the Social Security office on Roberts Road for a "Hands Off Social Security" Rally, Friday, April 25.
The man is a suspect in similar crimes of selling counterfeit Apple products in Palos Park, Park Ridge, Des Plaines and Elmhurst, police say
St. Catherine of Alexandria's parish carnival featuring bands, big rides, food, beer, bingo and more is set for June 4 through June 8.
Will Martin, of Troop 668 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Worth, seeks items for Mrs. Jacky's Soldiers' care boxes for military overseas.
One of Jean Ricker's famous police tee-shirt quilts will be raffled off at the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's "Run To Remember" 5K.
Chicago firefighters had extinguished the fire and were starting to salvage when the garage collapsed on the captain.
The Oak Lawn Community High School senior currently leads the Spartans in both runs scored and stolen bases.
Help shape the future of the Eugene S. Pike House is Dan Ryan Woods by taking a short survey.
Brooklyn Reyna's letter to her favorite author was chosen out of 503 entries in the 2025 Letters About Literature Contest.
Keep Palos Park beautiful by joining your neighbors for “Rid Litter Day” Saturday, April 26. Students can earn community service hours.
Rashid Williams competes in multiple events for Oak Lawn Community High School's boys track team.
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten's town hall at the Evergreen Park Community Center on April 24, is at full capacity. No more RSVPs will be accepted.
Drop off old towels, linens, clothing or anything made of cloth at Evergreen Park's textile recycling drive April 26 at Yukich Fields.
Metra is planning to replace the railroad crossing starting next month. The crossing will be closed to all traffic May 14 to May 23.
Individuals and families can connect with organizations serving the disability community Saturday, April 26, at Mt. Greenwood Park.
The quartet was last seen fleeing toward a local motel, Palos Hills police said.
Find out how easy it is to get started at the Moraine Valley Community College Spring Open House, Saturday, April 26
