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.
Drop off new toys and donations Saturday, Dec. 2, at the 24th annual 'Christmas Is For Kids' toy drive Sat., Dec. 7 at 115 Bourbon Street.
Enjoy live holiday music, crafts, libations, festive lights, a parade and more at Holiday In The Heights Dec. 6 and Dec. 7 in Palos Heights.
Frolic with your favorite holiday characters and tell your Christmas wishes to Jolly Old St. Nick Saturday, Dec. 7.
Class of 2003 alumni Beth Meyers Shibata is McAuley's first female CFO and Meredith Obiala Simpson will helm communications and marketing.
Mt. Zion members celebrated with a service dedicated to veterans and historical program reflecting on the church's 114 years in Oak Lawn.
Chicago police in the 8th and 9th police districts are warning businesses about three smash-and-grab burglaries reported on Nov. 26.
The free symposium features panels, workshops, networking and a vendor expo Friday, Nov. 29, at the Harold Washington Cultural Center.
Treats, warm drinks, music and a visitor from the North Pole kick off Palos Heights dazzling light display Friday, Nov. 29.
Joyous holiday academic music concerts are scheduled in December at the Moraine Valley Community College Fine and Performing Arts Center.
Real trees will cost about $13 a foot, depending on the type of tree, with a typical 7-foot tree costing around $90.
Real trees will cost about $13 a foot, depending on the type of tree, with a typical 7-foot tree costing around $90.
Real trees will cost about $13 a foot, depending on the type of tree, with a typical 7-foot tree costing around $90.
Real trees will cost about $13 a foot, depending on the type of tree, with a typical 7-foot tree costing around $90.
Chicago Ridge Mall will be closed Thanksgiving Day but will be open for Black Friday, with events, deals and Santa planned all December.
Evergreen Park students in grades 5-8 are invited to an evening of games and sports Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the EPCHS Sports Complex.
There will be some chances to catch jolly old St. Nick in Oak Lawn and across Chicagoland this holiday season.
There will be some chances to catch jolly old St. Nick in Alsip and Crestwood and across Chicagoland this holiday season.
There will be some chances to catch jolly old St. Nick in Palos and across Chicagoland this holiday season.
Amin Betuni, 37, pleaded guilty to illegally sending gun parts disguised as George Foreman grills and auto parts overseas, US Attorney said.
There's still time to register for the Beverly Hills Turkey Trot and Family Walk 5K thru historic North Beverly set for Saturday, Nov. 30.
