South Side, IL|News|
Missing 5-Year-Old South Side Girl Believed Abducted Found Safe: CPD
Blessen Turner, 5, who was believed to be abducted Wednesday on the South Side has been located safe, Chicago police say.
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|
Crestwood Cop Charged With DUI After 2 Crashes: Midlothian Police
Christopher Spencer, 49, is facing charges of DUI and leaving the scene after getting into two accidents minutes apart, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
CHSD 230 Board Of Education Race: Election Results
It was a clean sweep for the 230United candidates in Tuesday's CHSD 230 school board race.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Village Trustee Races: Election Results
It was a clean sweep for the United Homeowners/Good Government Party candidate in Tuesday’s Evergreen Park municipal election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
CHSD 230, Palos Dist. 118 School Board Races: Election Results
Unofficial vote totals for the CHSD 230 and Palos Dist. 118 school board races.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Heights, Palos Hills Municipal Races: Election Results
Here are the unofficial results of the municipal ward and treasurer races in Palos Heights and Palos Hills.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Jerry Bennett Wins 12th Term By Landslide In Palos Hills Mayoral: WGN
WGN News calls the Palos Hills mayoral race for 12-time incumbent Jerry Bennett.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Straz Has Easy Win In Palos Heights Mayoral Race, WGN Confirms
Robert Straz is projected to win his seventh term as mayor of Palos Heights, commanding 70 percent of the vote.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Burke Wins Second Term By A Landslide
Kelly Burke has won her second term as mayor of Evergreen Park, according to the Cook County Clerk's unofficial vote tallies
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Female Officers Win Discrimination Lawsuit Against City of Palos Hills
The four female officers were awarded a combined $189,000 in damages and back pay when a Cook County jury agreed with their claims.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Alsip-Crestwood Voters Guide: What To Know On April 1
Find out who’s on your ballot and where to vote ion election day, Tuesday, April 1, in the Illinois Consolidated Election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Voters Guide: What To Know On April 1
Find out who’s on your ballot and where to vote ion election day, Tuesday, April 1, in the Illinois Consolidated Election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Voters Guide: What To Know On April 1
Find out who’s on your ballot and where to vote ion election day, Tuesday, April 1, in the Illinois Consolidated Election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Voters Guide: What To Know On April 1
Find out who’s on your ballot and where to vote ion election day, Tuesday, April 1, in the Illinois Consolidated Election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Heated 3-Way Write-In Contest Builds In OLCHS Dist. 229 Board Race
Three write-in candidates, Ben Bush, Anas Khraiwish and Kenneth Yerkes, are vying for a spot on the D229 board race in the April 1 Election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Heights Mayoral Race: Election 2025
Ald. Jeffrey Key is challenging the long-time incumbent Robert Straz in the Palos Heights mayoral race in the April 1 election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Hills Mayoral Race: Election 2025
Ald. AJ Pasek is challenging incumbent Gerald Bennett who is running for his twelfth term as mayor of Palos Hills in the April 1 election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Mayoral Race: Election 2025
Former village public works director Bill Lorenz is challenging incumbent Kelly Burke in the Evergreen Park mayoral election April 1.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Sex Trafficker Nabbed In Undercover Sting At Bridgeview Motel: Sheriff
The 38-year-old Joliet man posted online ads soliciting "dates" for a woman he employed as a sex worker, Cook County Sheriff's Office said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Worth Driver Accused In Fatal Hit-And-Run Ordered To Home Confinement
The judge denied the prosecutor's petition to detain the driver, but placed him on home confinement. New details emerge in pre-trial.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
