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.
Oak Lawn Community High School junior Faris Elayyan earned the prestigious “Triple Crown” of leading the team in wins, falls, and takedowns.
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the family of Doug Richer, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Worth.
Current principal Bob Alberts will add the role of athletic director, while John Rolence was named assistant principal at Brother Rice.
The monthly evening edition of “Coffee With The Chief” kicks off Friday, March 28, at Palos Park Police Headquarters.
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten slams Trump leaders who allegedly discussed attack plans against Houthi rebels on unsecured commercial group chat.
A 27-year-old Worth resident is facing reckless homicide, leaving an accident scene involving great injury or death, and traffic violations.
Katherine Walsh from the Cook County Sheriff's Office will review scams targeting seniors Tuesday, April 1, at Smith Village. RSVP required.
Saint Xavier University's new MBAs will be offered starting Fall 2025, in partnership with Rize Education.
Alsip firefighters were able to cut off the fire before it spread into the building, officials said.
Witnesses followed and identified the vehicle to police, which did not stop after hitting the 46-year-old man, Worth police said.
There is still room at the table for the Brother Rice senior's free veterans breakfast March 30 at 115 Bourbon Street. RSVP required.
The 58-year-old has an extensive criminal history dating back 30 years, Ald. Matt O'Shea told 19th Ward residents.
Oak Lawn Community High School athletes recognized in basketball, wrestling, swimming, dance and cheerleading after historic winter season.
Sertoma's super sale fundraiser features 1,000s of new home products from the Inspired Home Show, at steep discounts March 29 and March 30.
Windy City ThunderBolts are offering summer jobs in concessions and fan services for 2025 season. Applicants must be age 16 and over.
Palos Heights police say the man stole the elderly resident's bank card while he was living at a Hazel Crest facility.
Niche analyzed thousands of communities to create this year's list of the best places to live, including these spots in Illinois.
Do you feel lucky? Patch has rounded up the week's Queen of Hearts raffles happening around the Southland. You can't win if you don't play.
The suspect remains hospitalized with injuries related to a horrific crash that critically injured two children in Bridgeview, police said.
Chicago police and fire hockey clubs face off in a charity hockey game for fallen trooper's family March 22 at Morgan Park Sports Center.
