Evergreen Park, IL|News|
New Year’s Eve 2024 In EP: Kids New Year's Eve Eve, Wine Blending
There are plenty of parties, shows and family events planned near Evergreen Park to help you ring in 2025.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
- Oak Lawn, IL
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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.
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Palos, IL|News|
New Year’s Eve 2024 In Palos: Kids Noon Year's Eve, Dance Monkey
There are plenty of parties, shows and family events planned near Palos to help you ring in 2025.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Target Drunk And High Drivers During Holiday Patrols
Palos Heights, Hills and Park police will be paying close attention to the roads for impaired and distracted drivers during the holidays.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Mercy Circle Named Best Short-Term Rehab By US News & World Report
Mercy Circle earns “high performing” rank highlighting its dedication to helping residents achieve independence and highest quality of life.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
19th Ward Holiday Dodge Ball Tourney Schedule Released
Ald. Matt O'Shea's Holiday Dodge Ball Tournament for elementary school kids in the 19th Ward gets going Dec. 26 and Dec. 27 at Chicago Ag.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
'Sick' Mall Prank May Have Been Device Mimicking Gunfire: Cops
Police believe a report of gunfire inside Chicago Ridge Mall may have been a device mimicking a gunshot that forced an orderly evacuation.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Chicago Ridge Mall Extends Youth Supervision Policy Hours
Youths under age 17 must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult after 5 p.m. from Dec. 23 through Dec. 30 at Chicago Ridge Mall.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
4 Incumbents Run Unopposed In Ridgeland District 122 Board Race
Four incumbents are running unopposed on the Ridgeland Elementary Dist. 122 school board in the April 2025 consolidated election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
EPCHS Book Buddies Impart Love Of Reading To EP First Graders
Seniors at Evergreen Park Community High School delivered wrapped children’s books to first-graders at all four Dist. 124 elementary schools
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
OLCHS Senior Wrestler Ayman Shaikh On Way To Setting Record
Grappler Ayman Shaikh shows resilience for Oak Lawn Community High School wrestling.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
‘Prank’ Evacuates Chicago Ridge Mall, Cops Say No Evidence Of Gunfire
Witnesses reported hearing a loud boom followed by several people, possibly juveniles, running for the exits, Chicago Ridge police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Water Main Repair At Roseland Pumping Station Complete, No Boil Order
The water management dept. completed the repair at Roseland Pumping Station completed with no service disruption or boil order.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
'Oh, My Word,' Oak Lawn Spartans Nab Third Title In Vocabulary Bowl
Oak Lawn Community High School senior Nathan Radloff leads way to third Vocabulary Bowl title, places second in world for word mastery.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
3 Candidates Vie For 4 Open Seats On Evergreen Park ESD 124
Three incumbents have filed to run for the Evergreen Park ESD 124 school board in the April 1, 2025 Illinois Consolidated Election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
3 Candidates Vie For 4 Open Spots On Oak Lawn-Hometown Dist. 123 Board
Three candidates have filed to run for four open seats on the Oak Lawn-Hometown Dist. 123 school board in the April 2025 election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Oak Lawn Woman Carjacked In Palos Park While Mailing Christmas Cards
Police said the Chicago man made the woman drive him around for six hours, before being let off in Worth, where he carjacked an elderly man.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Food Delivery Drivers Alerted To String Of Robberies In McKinley Park
One to two robbers approach the food delivery driver brandishing a handgun or rifle and demand the driver's phone, cash and food, CPD said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Bank Bandit Nabbed On Pace Bus Moments After PNC Heist: CPD
The person left the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash -- and a GPS tracker, Ald. Matt O'Shea said in a 19th Ward safety alert.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
5 Candidates Run For 4 Open Seats On Palos Dist. 118 Board
Five candidates have filed to run for four open seats on the Palos Dist. 118 school board in the April 2025 election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
24 EPCHS Students Named Illinois State Scholars
Twenty-four seniors from Evergreen Park Community High School'shave been designated Illinois State Scholars for their academic achievement.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
