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.
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.
Five candidates have filed to run for four open seats on the Palos Dist. 118 school board in the April 2025 election.
Twenty-four seniors from Evergreen Park Community High School'shave been designated Illinois State Scholars for their academic achievement.
Cook County State's Attorney drops charges against Oak Lawn police officer accused of beating a teen in July 2022 that was captured on video
Tommy Joe will be strumming holiday tunes and jams Friday, Dec. 20, at a toy and food drive for local families at Espresso Palette.
DUI enforcement patrols will be highly visible in Oak Lawn during the Christmas holidays through Jan. 2.
GoFundMe campaigns have been established for residents of the Carriage Manor condo building that was consumed by fire on Dec. 4.
Five candidates have filed to run for four open seats on the CHSD 218 school board in the April 2025 election.
Elementary school students who live in the 19th Ward are invited to play in the Holiday Dodgeball Tourney Dec. 26 and Dec. 27 at Chicago Ag.
Sebastian Milton, 14, and Illustrator, Charles Sheppard, will do a book signing Saturday, Dec. 21, at Bookie's.
Do you feel lucky? Patch has rounded up the current Queen of Hearts raffle happening around the Southland. You can't win if you don't play.
Dreezy Claus visits the Evergreen Park Library Dec. 21. Musician Shannon Ward presents a holiday concert and singalong, Dec. 22.
Three candidates have filed to run for four open seats on the Oak Lawn Community High School D229 school board in the April 2025 election.
A 34-year-old Chicago man who was a passenger in the car was found to be in possession of a gun, Palos Heights police said.
Palos Park residents can make an online request for a vacation watch for police to watch their house and other village services.
Construction of the new state-of-the-art field house at Oak Lawn Community High School will begin in the spring and completed by fall 2026.
Your lady doesn't want a box of tampons for Christmas. Illinois women rank the most epic fail Christmas gifts received by a partner.
Meet the Grinch at the Palos First Responder Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 15, at Palos Township Center. Bring an ornament for the tree.
Treat your family, friends or group to a unique and memorable experience at the Southwest Ice Arena, Dec. 16-Jan. 14 in Crestwood.
The Evergreen Park Recreation Dept. is taking reservations for home visits from Santa. Reserve a time slot now.
