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.
If federal authorities have arrest warrants for detainees, they can come pick them up as they have for years, the sheriff's statement said.
Morgan Park Academy welcomes families considering a school for their children to attend an open house for grades PreK-12 Saturday, Feb. 1.
A white male driving a Mercedes-Benz tried to a wave a child waiting at a school bus stop in Palos Heights over to his car, police said.
The girl’s mother claimed the 4-year-old was one of her other daughters when she was police searched the house, Rock Island police said.
Maggie Houg elevates Oak Lawn Community High School dance team with her intense leaps that heighten the quality of the team's performance.
Northwest Elementary School was placed on a secure lockdown for 40 minutes during an active shooter situation at the cemetery.
The Community Blood Center is urging all eligible blood donors to consider donating at this time. Donate by Jan. 31, get a free CBC T-shirt.
The man left his car running unattended and unlocked while he ran back to his apartment. When he returned, the was gone, police said.
Every second of delay in reversing course increases the probability of global disaster, Atomic Bulletin of Scientists warns.
Oak Lawn Community High School was recognized for achieving high female representation in advanced placement computer science.
For the 11th year in a row, Saint Xavier University's graduate nursing program was ranked in the Top 10 by US News & World Report.
Evergreen Park Community High had 142 students earn all A's during the first term of the 2024-2025 school year.
GoFundMe campaigns have been established for displaced residents after a fire ravaged their apartment building Jan. 25 in Chicago Ridge.
A limited number of street pole banners are available for purchase to fly along the route of the upcoming South Side Irish Parade, March 16.
The man turned himself into police after he was identified as the suspect who stole 17 cartons of cigarettes, Palos Heights police said.
The three women were found in an alley. Two were shot in the head and pronounced at the scene. The third woman is in critical condition.
Dozens of tenants were displaced when a fire tore through their 24-unit apartment building Saturday in Chicago Ridge. Here's how to help.
The Village of Oak Lawn will be testing six new rotating, high-powered sirens for 3 to 5 seconds at various times Monday, Jan. 27.
Oak Lawn fire officials believe the fire started inside the walls of a house near 103rd Street and Lamon Avenue on Wednesday morning.
The CPD Emerald Pipes And Drums Society, is hosting a benefit Feb. 1 at Bourbon Street to help fund a trip to police memorial week in D.C.
