Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Cadets Seek Donations For 2025 Holiday Food Drive To Feed Hungry Neighbors
Palos Park Police Cadets are collecting non-perishable food items through Jan. 1 for local food pantries.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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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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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Candlelight Vigil Planned Friday On Southeast Side Amid Rumors Of Greg Bovino's Departure From Chicago
Bridges // Fuentes Justice Collect of Southeast Side will host a community vigil in the East Side neighborhood, Friday, Nov. 14.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Community High School Students Offer Older Residents Help With Their Devices At 'Tech Together'
Students offers help to seniors with everyday digital tasks for their devices at “Tech Together,” Wednesday, Nov. 19, at OLCHS.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Ridge Lawn School Cereal Box 'Chain Reaction' Replenishes Food Pantry In Time For Holidays
Before donating 1,085 cereal boxes to a local food pantry, Ridge Lawn students thought it would be fun to play “cereal dominoes.”
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Free Presentation Explores South Chicagoland's Historic Ties To Underground Railroad Sunday In Robbins
Free presentation highlights southland's ties to the National Journey Toward Freedom, Nov. 16 at St. Peter Claver Church in Robbins.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Tickets For Beloved Evergreen Park Holiday Tradition, 'Sounds Of The Season' Concert Available Wednesday
Admission is free, but tickets are required to see the City Lights Orchestra's Sounds of the Season concert, Dec. 21, at Most Holy Redeemer.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Forming Spring 2026 CERT Training Class For Palos-Area Residents
Palos Park police are recruiting Palos-area residents for six-week Community Emergency Response Team training starting in Spring 2026.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Veterans And Activists Plan Veterans Day Anti-Trump, Anti-ICE Protests Downtown, Oak Lawn And East Side
Post-9/11 veterans activists plan anti-Trump, anti-ICE Veterans Day protests Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Driver Who Crashed Into St. Laurence High School Was Driving On A Suspended License: Police
The driver accused of crashing into St. Laurence was cited for DWLS, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Unveil Community Outreach Initiatives At 'Coffee With A Cop,' Wednesday, At Plush Horse
Discuss your public safety concerns with Palos Park PD at "Coffee With The Chief" Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Plush Horse.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Saint Xavier University To Offer Automatic Admission To Trinity Christian College Students
Saint Xavier University and Trinity Christian College form partnership to streamline student transfers in wake of Trinity's closure.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Subwoofers Swiped From Railcar In South Side Freight Yard, 3 Arrested
A Norfolk Southern drone captured the three men swiping subwoofers off a railcar, who notified Cook County Sheriff's Police.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
2 Jewelry Store Employees Gunned Down In Brazen Little Village Robbery
Cook County Crime-Stoppers offer $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest in Little Village jewelry store where two were gunned down
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Schools Late Starts, E-Learning, School Closures: Dist. 128
School districts are announcing late starts, e-learning and closures ahead of winter storm Sunday into Monday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Alsip-Crestwood Schools Late Starts, E-Learning, School Closures: D125, D126
School districts are announcing late starts, e-learning and closures ahead of the winter storm Sunday into Monday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
OO-RAH! Toast The Marines On Their Milestone 250th Birthday Monday At TC's Too In Oak Lawn
Wish the U.S. Marine Corps a happy 250th birthday, Monday, Nov. 10, at TC's Too in Oak Lawn, featuring prizes, pipers, cake and more.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Veterans Day Ceremonies Set For Tuesday In Oak Lawn and Hometown
Oak Lawn and Hometown will hold Veterans Day ceremonies in their respective communities Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Remembering Their Service: Evergreen Park American Legion Post 854 To Hold Veterans Day Ceremony Tuesday
American Legion Evergreen Park Post 854 will host a Veterans Day ceremony followed by light refreshments Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Alsip VFW Post 450 Remembers Veterans, Tuesday, At Veterans Day Ceremony
The Village of Alsip will honor local veterans at Veterans Plaza, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at VFW Post 450.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Communities Salute Veterans With Spoken Word And Song Tuesday, Veterans Day
Palos Park, Palos Heights and Palos Hills will hold Veterans Day ceremonies in their respective communities Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
