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.
Most Holy Redeemer Parish will host a drive-thru food drive Sunday, Nov. 23, to help replenish the Evergreen Park Village Food Pantry.
Run or walk off your Thanksgiving calories Saturday, Nov. 29, in the Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K, and help out some great causes.
Christine Brocious was 2.5 times above the legal limit after pleading guilty to aggravated DUI in fatal 2023 crash in Winfield.
Palos Hills police responded to a neighbor’s 911 call of a noise complaint after a large group of youths poured into the street.
Hussein broke the Oak Lawn girls volleyball record for kills, finishing the month with 333 kills and averaging nearly 14 kills per match.
Worth Township is collecting new, unwrapped toys for local children ages 0-14. Financially-strapped parents can apply for help.
The Parent Faculty Organization of Hazlegreen Elementary School host the third annual Arts and Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 22.
The four occupants of the vehicle were transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
A number of national chains, and some local restaurants, are open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27.
A number of national chains, and some local restaurants, are open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27.
A number of national chains, and some local restaurants, are open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27.
A number of national chains, and some local restaurants, are open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27.
Enjoy an elegant tea around the 20-foot-tall Christmas Tree at The Center In Palos Park, Dec. 9 through Dec. 13. Tickets are on sale now.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects tied to a jewelry store robbery where a father and son were shot.
Senior Charlie Dell was a model of consistency for the Oak Lawn Community High School boys golf team all season.
Ruzevich said the district needs “bold, new leadership that delivers for people when the Democrats are in power.”
Marist seniors from Beverly, Alsip, Orland, Evergreen Park, Palos and Oak Lawn sign letters of intent to continue academic-athletic careers
Smith Village offers caregivers tips for helping those with memory loss cope with changes in routine during the holidays, Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Oak Lawn police released numbers from the fall traffic enforcement campaign from Oct. 24 through Nov. 3.
Police remind drivers to be extra cautious driving through local forest preserves to avoid hitting deer during rutting season.
