Oak Lawn|News|
Snow Parking Rules Set To Go In Effect For Oak Lawn
With a winter storm watch in effect, Oak Lawn residents are reminded of the village's snow parking rules.
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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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Teams Forming For Capuano 4 On 4 Hockey Tournament At Yukich Fields
Teams are forming now for the Daniel V Capuano hockey tournament March 1 and March 2 at Yukich Fields in Evergreen Park. Must be 21 to play.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Dozens Of Suburban Candidates To Speak Sunday At AADC Brunch And Forum
The Arab American Democracy Coalition will host a brunch and forum for suburban candidates Sunday, Feb. 16, at Niko's Banquets.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Raiders Host Winter Picnic Sunday At Homestead Barr
Libations, barbecue, music and raffles featured at Oak Lawn Raiders SAC annual winter picnic at Homestead Barr Sunday, Feb. 16.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Mobile DMV Event Coming To Crosswinds Church, Registration Required
Fifty slots are available for the Illinois SOS Mobile DMV Friday, Feb. 21, for new/renewal drivers licenses, state IDs and Real IDs and more
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Community Rallies Around Family Who Lost Home In Fire
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for long-time Evergreen Park resident Barb Kalafut and her family, who lost their home in a fire Feb. 6.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Spartan Wrestler Felix Alessi Morales Continues To Impress
The first-year wrestler for Oak Lawn Community High School placed sixth in the Oswego East Varsity Wrestling Tournament.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Charges Announced In Palos Heights 7-Eleven Attempted Armed Robbery
Two of the three participants are facing felony charges of attempted armed robbery of a convenience store, Palos Heights police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
South Suburban Queen Of Hearts Action Report, Week Of February 9
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|
3 Flee When Cop Interrupts 7-Eleven Armed Robbery: Palos Heights PD
The three suspects were eventually apprehended in Chicago and Hammond, who are believed responsible for other crimes, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Stitched With Love, CPD Quilt To Be Raffled Off At Pancake Breakfast
Mt. Greenwood resident Jean Ricker has donated a quilt hand-stitched from CPD T-Shirts to be raffled off Feb. 23 at 'Get Behind The Vest.'
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Sip, Sample And Savor At Evergreen Park Library Fundraiser
The Evergreen Park Library Foundation will host a sip and sample party Saturday, Feb. 22, featuring wine, live music, raffles and bites.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Over 40 Health And Wellness Vendors Featured At CommunityExpo
The community health expo kicks off Saturday, Feb. 8, at Ridge Park featuring demos, panel discussions and giveaways.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Threatening Calls To 911, ‘Irate Subject’ Spits At Cop: Palos Hills PD
Palos Hills police reports, Jan. 21 to Jan. 22.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Casten Tele-Town Hall To Focus On First Weeks Of Trump Administration
U.S. Rep. Casten will hold a tele-town hall Thursday, Feb. 6, to discuss the first weeks of the Trump administration and the DOGE.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
McGowan Brings Elite Tumbling Skills To OLCHS Competitive Cheer
The Oak Lawn Community High School Suriyah McGowan is a dedicated, hard worker and is willing to fill in wherever she is needed, coach says.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Hills Resident Loses $27K In Apple Wallet Scam
The resident received a fraud alert from someone who identified himself as a Chase Bank representative to clear up a fraudulent charge.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Fugitive Bridegroom Extradition From Mexico To U.S. May Take A Year
Over the 12 years Arnoldo Jimenez spent running, Burbank police and the FBI never stopped fighting to bring justice for Estrella Carrera.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Police Plan Crack Down On Impaired Driving Super Bowl Sunday
Oak Lawn police will also be paying attention to seat belt scofflaws and speeders before and after the Super Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 9.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Offer Rides To Drunk Or High Fans Super Bowl Sunday
Palos Park police will also be paying attention to seat belt scofflaws and speeders before and after the Super Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 9.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
