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.
Residents have a chance to get their sidewalks fixed through the city's shared sidewalk cost program. Applications open Monday, Jan. 13.
Oak Lawn police said the vehicle that was struck slammed into a vacant oil change business in a crash that left a man dead early Tuesday.
The new program could cover full tuition costs for freshmen and transfer students with a 3.0 or higher GPA and a family income $80K or less.
Tom O'Malley is called back to lead the district after interim superintendent Dr. Michael Riordan accepts a new position at Marian Catholic.
Oak Lawn Community High School's varsity cheer team took second at Wilmington Cheer Invite, advancing to ICCA championship in Springfield
A pair of nonagenarian nuns are preparing asylum seekers for a second Trump presidency and what to do if ICE comes knocking on their door.
Oak Lawn police wrote a total of 249 citations for occupant restraint, child safety seat, speeding and impaired driving during the holidays.
A Highpoint 9mm handgun and a Davis Industries .380 handgun were found in the Palos Hills man's vehicle, reports said.
Four incumbents are running unopposed for the Board of Trustees of Moraine Valley Community College in the April 1 consolidated election.
8th District Chicago police take dangerous weapons off the street in weekend traffic stops, including a gun with a switch in street takeover
Donate your worn-only-once special occasion dresses Saturday, Jan. 18, for McAuley Mothers Club's prom dress resale on Saturday, Jan. 25.
Registration is now underway for credit and non-credit classes at Moraine Valley Community College. Classes start Jan. 13.
Four incumbents are running unopposed for the Evergreen Park Community High School Dist. 231 board in the April 1 consolidated election.
Oak Lawn Community High School junior Allison Nava dominated opponents at the competitive Minooka HS Thanksgiving Throwdown Tournament.
Do you feel lucky? Patch has rounded up the current Queen of Hearts raffles happening around the Southland. You can't win if you don't play.
Garcia is crushing pins for Oak Lawn Community High School boys bowling with a .216 average.
Opioid overdose deaths remain the greatest cause of unnatural deaths in 2024, Cook County Medical Examiner says.
“Little Miss New Year" Nema Naomi-Ann Williams made her debut Jan. 2 at OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park.
The scammer asked the senior for his login credential and credit card information for a supposed issue with his service, Palos Park cops say
Funding will support critical repairs to roof of the historic watchman's tower in the first phase of a 2-year rehabilitation project.
