Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking, Child Porn, Escape
Brian Johnson, 59, received a 35-year sentence for sex-trafficking and other offenses in federal court.
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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Oak Lawn|News|
Take The 2024 Patch Tour O' Holiday Lights
Patch has rounded up the best residential and business holiday light displays in Chicagoland.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Offer Free Gun Locks To Residents
Palos Park police are teaming up with Project ChildSafe to offer free gunlocks to residents while supplies last.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Extra Alarm Crestwood Condo Blaze Injures 4, Kills 15 Cats
Crestwood fire officials said one adult was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The cats belonged to animal shelter workers.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Cemetery Deer With Crooked Antler Brings Early Christmas Miracle
A beloved deer named Special (and many other names) is back safe at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery after his big adventure outside the walls.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Expensive Necklace Stolen In Burglary: Palos Hills Police
The burglars entered the residence through the living room window and ransacked the bedroom closets, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Facebook Marketplace Meetup Goes Bad, Ends In Theft Of Xbox
Two men drove up to the seller's home, grabbed the Xbox and took off, Palos Hills police reports said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
McGrath Emerges As 'Vocal Leader' In Oak Lawn Girls Basketball
Annie McGrath is coming off the bench with a 2-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio, and she is providing valuable offense for the Spartans.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Christmas Tree Sales Start Saturday At The Castle
Beverly Unitarian Church has 150 beautiful fir trees for sale the next two weekends, Dec. 7-8, and Dec. 14-15. All are priced at $90.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Reindog Parade And Santa Wonderland Kick Off Evergreen Park Holidays
Evergreen Park's new holiday event features a vendor fair, kids activities, Santa, songs and much more Saturday, Dec. 7, at Klein Park.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Moraine Valley Holding Auditions For ‘Baby With The Bathwater'
The Moraine Valley Community College Academic Theater Department will hold open auditions for 'Baby With The Bathwater' Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Hills Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child
Ahmad El-Zobi, 60, is charged with felony predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal abuse of a victim under 13.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Santa Touches Down In Helicopter Saturday At Sprayfari Park
Come watch Santa land in a helicopter at the Alsip Park District's Winter Fest Saturday, Dec. 7, at Sprayfari Aquatic Park for holiday fun.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Hit The Holiday Road Saturday For Shopping Specials On Western Avenue
Find special deals, festive food and libations and kids activities at Western Avenue businesses in Beverly and Morgan Park Saturday, Dec. 7.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
OLCHS Athletes Excel In The Classroom In Fall 2024
Oak Lawn Community High School student athletes with a 3.5 GPA or higher were recognized by IHSA and SSC with scholastic awards.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Mass Shooting On Southwest Side Leaves 3 Dead, 5 Injured
Chicago police remain at the scene of a mass shooting inside a Gage Park home, where eight people were found shot Monday afternoon.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Jam At The Palos Park Jolly Jamboree, Tree Lighting And Holiday Market
The Yuletide frivolity kicks off Thursday, Dec. 5, at Palos Park Rec Center for Santa photo ops, kids activities, food, music and libations.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Lake Katherine Sets $13K Fundraising Goal For Giving Tuesday
Lake Katherine Nature Center hopes to raise $13,000 to complete an outdoor education center for Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Businesses Welcome Shoppers Friday At Mt. Greenwood Holiday Stroll
Stroll 111th Street for reindeer, characters, deals and more Friday, Dec. 6, at the 2024 MGCBA Holiday Stroll.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Porch Pirate Intercepts, Signs For FedEx Delivery Meant For Resident
A person named "P. Ilch" signed for the FedEx meant for another condo dweller, Palos Hills police reports said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
