Oak Lawn|News|
Fire Tears Through Apartment Building In Justice, Dozens Displaced
The blaze started in a third-floor unit, causing the roof and second floor to collapse, Justice fire officials said.
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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Oak Lawn|News|
South Suburban Queen Of Hearts Action Report, Week Of February 23
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.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Heights Candidates Square Off March 6 In Forum
The Palos Area Chamber will host a forum for Palos Heights candidates Thursday, March 6, at the Palos Heights Rec Center.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
EPCHS Students Perform Rodgers & Hammerstein's Enchanting 'Cinderella'
Evergreen Park Community High School presents the musical 'Cinderella' Feb. 28-March 2, including lunch with Cinderella and the Prince.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Host Friday Edition Of ‘Coffee With A Cop’
Join the Palos Park police chief and commissioner for an evening of conversation Friday, Feb. 21, at the police station.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Swatter Draws Huge Police Response, Threatens To Shoot Victim In Head
Palos Heights police said the caller told a woman that her father was being held at gunpoint and demanded a ransom.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Spartans '4-Peat' In Boys Hoops, Win SSC Conference Red Title
Oak Lawn Community High School boys basketball runs away with fourth consecutive South Suburban Conference Red title.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Family Says Animal Welfare League Held Their Lost Dog Hostage 16 Days
Animal Welfare League of Chicago Ridge is once again accused of holding up reunification of a lost pet with its family.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Driver Charged In Fatal Metra Crash In South Chicago
Authorities said the gates and lights were fully functioning when a Chicago man drove around the gate at the 87th Street crossing.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
D218, Partner Districts Plan Educators Career Fair Saturday
Learn about teaching openings and more at CHSD 218 and partner districts Saturday, Feb. 22, at the CHSD Administrative Center in Oak Lawn.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
WGN's David Hochberg Hosts Vest-A-Thon Saturday With Ald. O'Shea
WGN host David Hochberg will host a radioathon Saturday, Feb. 22 to raise money to buy bulletproof vests for Chicago police officers.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
South Side Irish Parade Pre-Parade Bash Planned At 115 Bourbon Street
The annual pre-parade fundraiser at 115 Bourbon Street on Feb. 22 features Irish music, bites, beverages and selection of the Parade Queen.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Win 4 Tickets To See Oasis at Soldier Field In St. Germaine Raffle
Here's your chance to win four tickets to the Oasis summer reunion tour, Aug. 28, at Soldier Field in the St. Germaine School raffle.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Heights Mayoral Challenger, Inspire230 Slate Hold Town Hall
Come meet Jeff Key, who is running for Palos Heights mayor, and Dist. 230 candidates Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Palos Heights Rec Center.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Kid-Owned Brands Showcased Saturday In Youth Entrepreneur Fair At MVCC
Kids ages 6-14 from south suburban schools display their unique products and services Saturday, Feb. 22, at Moraine Valley Community College
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
O'Shea Pumps Gas, Spiffs Up Windows Friday For Get-Behind-The-Vest
A portion of gas sales will be donated to “Get Behind the Vest” for every gallon sold from Feb. 17-Feb. 21, at Shell, 2632 W. 111th St.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Employee Used Community Association Account To Buy Gift Cards: Cops
The Oak Hills Country Club Village groundskeeper's email address was tied to $4,000 worth of fraudulently purchased gift cards, cops said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
OLCHS Girls Hoops Dynasty's Long, Strange Trip To 5th SSC Red Title
Oak Lawn Community High School girls baskeball team captures its fifth consecutive South Suburban Red Conference title.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Retired JFX Monsignor Accused Of Child Sex Abuse At Chicago Parish
The alleged child sex abuse occurred 30 years ago at St. Francis Borgia on Chicago's Northwest Side. Parishioners at both churches notified.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Warming Centers Will Be Open In Evergreen Park During Big Chill
A cold risk advisory is in effect from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18. Here's where you can access local warming centers in the Evergreen Park area.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
