Palos, IL|News|
Register Now For 2025 Palos Heights Parks And Recreation Summer Camp
Register now for Palos Heights Parks and Recreation summer day camp for grades PreK-8. Camp runs June 10 to Aug. 8. Counselors wanted.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
- Oak Lawn, IL
- Website
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.
Posting Activity
Oak Lawn|News|
State Grant To Help Fund $1.2 Million Upgrade To Lake Shore Park
The $600,000 match grant to go toward a new pollinator-themed playground, zip line, rock climbing boulder, we-go-swing and more.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Offers Christmas Light And Tree Recycling
Recycle unwanted or broken string lights and leave your live trees curbside for pickup by Flood Brothers through Jan. 31.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
1st Chicago Baby Of 2025 Welcomed At Advocate Illinois Masonic
Scarlett Carmela Sartori arrived to the song “Mr. Jones” by Counting Crows at twelve minutes after twelve in 2025.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Hickory Hills Couple Welcomes First 2025 Baby Born At Advocate Christ
Mahmoud and Shur0ug Abdedeen welcome daughter, Julia, who made her debut at 1:20 a.m. Jan. 1, 2025.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Run/Walk Sunday Honors Memory Of Trooper Clay Carns In Palos Heights
FIT4MOM Palos-Orland is hosting a 4-mile run/walk in support of the trooper's family Sunday, Jan. 5, at Memorial Park in Palos Heights.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
New South Side Diabetes Outpatient Clinic Opens At Advocate Trinity
The new outpatient clinic is intended to help South Side residents effectively manage Type 1, Type 2, gestational and pre-diabetes.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Ice Cream Social Offers Chance For Grandparents, Grandkids To Connect
Grandparents and grandkids can connect over ice cream Thursday, Jan. 2, at the Evergreen Park Community Center.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Offer Free Sober Rides Home New Year’s Eve
Too many cocktails? Palos Park police are offering rides home to New Year's revelers, even the chief, no questions asked.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
OLCHS Swimmer Vladimir Meza Dominates Competition
Oak Lawn Community High School senior Vladimir Meza placed first in a field of 36 swimmers in the Oak Forest Pentathlon Invitational.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
7 Vehicles Targeted In Overnight Crime Spree: Palos Hills PD
Six vehicles parked in community lots were broken into during an overnight crime spree Dec. 27 in Palos Hills. Another car was also swiped.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
South Side Fugitive On The Lam After Removing EM Device: Sheriff
Jermail Conley, 41, was on electronic monitoring for a pending burglary charged when he removed the GPS tracking device, CCSO said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
19th Ward Children's Film Fest Features "If," "Inside Out 2" At BAC
The 19th Ward Youth and Community Foundation will host the 15th annual Children's Film Festival at the Beverly Arts Center on Dec. 30
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Moraine Valley Speech And Debate Team Unstoppable In Fall Season
Moraine Valley Speech and Debate Team posts undefeated in fall season taking first place at four competitions.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Cunningham Law Stifling Tow Cos. Shady Practices Takes Effect Jan. 1
Sen. Bill Cunningham's measure eliminates storage fees for recovered stolen vehicles and allows owners to recover medical devices.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Package Plucked From Breezeway: Palos Hills PD
A FedEx package never made it to a resident in Palos Hills, reports say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Grace Anderson Shows 'True Grit' For Oak Lawn Spartan Girls Wrestling
Anderson has proved she’s a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the mat, coach says.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
New Year’s Eve 2024 In Beverly-Mt. Greenwood: Comedy, Irish New Year
There are plenty of parties, shows and family events planned near Beverly-Mt. Greenwood to help you ring in 2025.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
New Year’s Eve 2024 In Oak Lawn: Kids Balloon Drop, Irish New Year
There are plenty of parties, shows and family events planned near Oak Lawn to help you ring in 2025.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
New Year’s Eve 2024 In Alsip-Crestwood: Dance Monkey, Haunted Trails
There are plenty of parties, shows and family events planned near Alsip-Crestwood to help you ring in 2025.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
