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.
Riverdale police are still searching for Austin Bell, who is driving a 2010 silver Acura MDX, with an Illinois plate, FE 60619.
Estefania Herrera, 18, a senior at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, who went missing a week ago, was found safe on Friday.
Join the witches for a magical shopping experience at Ghouls Just Want To Have Fun' craft and vendor show, Oct. 26, at the Oak Lawn Pavilion
Social Security recipients in Illinois will get a 2.8 percent cost of living increase in 2026.
Oak Lawn police will be cracking down on scary impaired driving and seatbelt scofflaws during Halloween festivities through Nov. 2.
One non-perishable food item gets you into Chicago Ridge Mall's ultimate 'Day of the Dead' party, Oct. 25, featuring crafts and snacks.
Grab your plastic pumpkin and head over to Garden Homes Fire Protection District, Sunday, Oct. 26, for trunk or treat.
There are plenty of opportunities for kids to get in some extra treat collecting at these area trunk-or- treat events before Halloween.
The man was identified as a suspect in Sept. 20 theft at Avalon Food and Spirits, Palos Hills police said.
Oak Lawn Community High School presents its fall musical 'Hadestown Teen Edition,' Oct. 23 to Oct. 25. Tickets are on sale now.
A community prayer vigil for missing Mother McAuley student, Estefania Herrera, 18, is set for Thursday, Oct. 23, at Nativity Of Our Lord.
Estefania Herrera, 18, was on her way to a McAuley swim meet Saturday when she went missing. Police believe she may be with someone.
Wear your costume and trunk or treat with the vets, Friday, Oct. 24, at American Legion Post 854 in Evergreen Park.
The resident realized their identity was compromised when they started receiving collection notices, Palos Hills police reports said.
The SXU Student Veterans Alliance will host a fundraiser dinner Thursday, Oct. 23, at American Legion Post 854 in Evergreen Park.
Wear your costume and head to the Palos Heights pool for Touch A Truck and Treat, Thursday, Oct. 23. Sensory-friendly zone available.
Join the Alsip Park District Saturday, Oct. 25, at Sears Park for a Halloween carnival and trick or trunk in Alsip for kids up to age 11.
UChicago students were asked to nominate a high school teacher who played a significant role in their education.
Shepard French teacher Kelly Karstrand has been named the Teacher of the Year by the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Come to the Evergreen Park Community Center Friday, Oct. 24, for some Halloween fun, featuring a costume parade, pumpkin patch and more.
