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.
Palos Orland League of Women Voters will host a program Saturday, Feb. 8, on the impact of Illinois parks at the Palos Heights Library.
Lewis University alumni will host a comedy showcase benefitting the counseling program Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Beverly Arts Center.
Megan Klimowski and Muhammad Asim are the first Evergreen Park Community Hugh School students to earn the Cisco badge in recent years.
The Alsip man had been asked to leave the Palos Park Jewel-Osco and took a 61-year-old employee's backpack and beat him up, police said.
Michael Brewer, 40, was accused of robbing and restraining a West Beverly man in his own drive in August 2022.
Back by popular demand, the CPMF is raffling off a loaded 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Tickets are $100 and only 1,500 will be sold.
The Oak Lawn man led police on a high-speed chase and was caught after he crashed into another car. Officers found a 9mm gun, police said.
The convicted felon and recent parolee is facing attempted carjacking and possession of a machine gun charges, Oak Lawn police said.
Cameron has been selected as an IHSCCO All-State Competitive Cheer Athlete and will be recognized Feb. 7 at the IHSA state finals.
Chicago police said the suspect fired at officers during a foot chase, who returned fire, striking the suspect. COPA is investigating.
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.
Arnoldo Jimenez, 43, fled the U.S. in May 2012 after he was tied to the stabbing death of his Burbank bride, FBI said.
Where to watch the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs in the Oak Lawn area on Feb. 9.
Where to watch the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs in the Evergreen Park area on Feb. 9.
Where to watch the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs in the Alsip-Crestwood area on Feb. 9.
Where to watch the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs in the Beverly-Mt. Greenwood area on Feb. 9.
Where to watch the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs in the Palos area on Feb. 9.
A Chicago man is facing attempted murder charges after he shot two people resulting from a fight at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, police say.
The Rock Island mom was arrested while on the lam with her seven children in Jefferson County, Wis., police said.
The Ludden Clinic at Saint Xavier University will offer free adult hearing screenings Friday, Feb. 28. Slots fill up fast so reserve now.
