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.
Circle July 19 for Southside SummerFest for Poi Dog Pondering, Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root and Red Pop Fury at Marist's RedHawks Stadium
Palos residents can get their documents shredded for free Saturday, April 19, at Fairway Independent Mortgage in Palos Heights.
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights will host an info session, April 17, at MVCC's Education Center of Blue Island.
Persistence pays off for perennial write-in candidate Ken Yerkes who won a 3-way contest for the Oak Lawn Community High School D229 board.
Run, walk or roll in Elim Christian Services' Eagles Wings 5K on May 3 in Crestwood.
The Democratic congressman tries to quell fears and worries of rural Illinois voters, but says the nation is in a constitutional crisis.
Frontier League tryout camp and draft will be held April 22-April 23 at Ozinga Field in Crestwood for the 2025 season.
From April 14 through April 18, motorists can clear up overdue moving violation tickets without incurring additional collection fees.
A free egg hunt for the community is planned Saturday, April 19, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Palos Heights.
Everyone is invited to Ridgeland Church in Oak Lawn Saturday, April 19 for three kids' scrambles at a free Easter Egg hunt.
Kids 12 and under are invited to Crestwood's FREE Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 19, at Walker Park. Pre-registration required.
Beverly, Evergreen Park and Palos record stores celebrate Record Store Day, Saturday, April 12, with exclusive releases, giveaways and more.
Larry Rosenbaum recalls the halcyon days when the record store chain he founded with his brother rocked Chicago from 1968 to 1995.
Eat pancakes with the Easter Bunny, Sunday, April 13, at American Legion Post 854. No registration or advance purchase necessary.
Oak Lawn Community High School junior John Olejniczak has been a triple threat in boys baseball.
Over 100 crafters and vendors are set to appear in the Shepard High School Band Boosters spring crafts, arts and vendor show April 12.
Bring your kids to the Evergreen Park Community Center, Saturday, April 12, for pics with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy family fun and dye an egg.
American Legion Post 854 of Evergreen Park will host a Lent Souper Supper Friday, April 11. Walk-ins welcome.
Palos Park police will step up enforcement efforts during the month of April in recognition of Distracted Driving Month.
Oak Lawn police will step up enforcement efforts during the month of April in recognition of Distracted Driving Month.
