Palos, IL|News|
Patron Pulls Knife At McDonald's When Told He Couldn't Park In Handicap Spot: Report
The patron had apparently fled before Palos Hills police arrived, reports said.
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|
OSF Beverly Breast Cancer Walk Steps Off Mother's Day At Ridge Park
Register to walk in the 27th annual OSF Beverly Breast Cancer Walk on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, at Ridge Park.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten Plans May Virtual Town Hall Wednesday For IL-06 Constituents
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06) will discuss his work in Washington and take questions in a virtual town hall, Wednesday, May 6.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Mai Fest 2026 Kicks Off Summer Street Fair Season Saturday In Blue Island
Blue Island Mai Fest is back Saturday, May 9, featuring over 100 artisans, live music, food, libations, and more on Olde Western Avenue.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Women's Club Mothers Day Walk Designates Moraine Valley Last Mile Scholarship As Beneficiary
The Palos Park Women's Club's fourth annual Mother's Day Walk steps off Sunday, May 10, at Lake Katherine Nature Center.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Fan Fest Celebrates All Pop Culture Fandom Saturday At Oak Lawn Public Library
The Oak Lawn Public Library will host the popular Fan Fest featuring all genres of pop culture Saturday, May 9 for cosplay, comics and more.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters To Deliver 2026 'State Of The Village' Address
Mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters will give her state of the village address Wednesday, April 13, at the Kaptur Center.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
‘It’s Just An Inquiry,’ Blue Island Mayor Tells Residents Nervous About Data Center
Although premature, Blue Island residents voiced their opposition to a possible data center before the city council.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
South Suburban Death Notices, Week of May 4
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Fallen Cook County Sheriff's Officer James Knapp Gets Street Dedication Near Bridgeview Courthouse
“He said that if something ever happened to him, nobody would remember. I hope he sees how many people in this family care so much for him.”
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
18-Year-Old Accomplice Charged In Brutal Armed Robbery That Triggered Deadly Hospital Shooting: CPD
A Maywood man was ID'd by police as the accomplice who took part in a brutal armed robbery with a suspect charged with killing an officer.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Let's Play Three: AERO Aviators Take On The Evergreen Park Mustangs In Triple Header
The EPCHS baseball and softball teams have invited the special education students from AERO to play an exhibition game Wednesday, May 6.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Services Set For Fallen Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew At St. Andrew Orthodox Church In Edgewater
Visitation and funeral services for the fallen CPD officer will be held May 7 and May 8 at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Edgewater.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Free Bike Helmets Offered To Palos Park Kids In Annual Giveaway
Police are doing their annual free bike helmet giveaway to Palos Park kids. Pick a helmet up at the Palos Park police station.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Reilly's Daughter Online Store Now Open For End-Of-Watch Shirts Honoring Fallen Chicago Police Officer
Reilly’s Daughter's online store now open for T-shirts honoring fallen CPD Officer John Bartholomew. Proceeds will be donated to his family.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Repeat Felon Accused Of Gunning Down CPD Officers At Swedish Hospital Ordered Detained
New details emerge in cop-killing case, as repeat felon accused of shooting two Chicago police officers is ordered detained.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Celebrate The Bees, Birds And Butterflies At 'Pollinator Palooza' Saturday At McCord Gallery
Learn how to start a garden that will attract pollinators and butterflies at the Palos Women's Club's Pollinator Palooza, Saturday, May 2.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Calumet City Man Nabbed Trying To Steal ATM In Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge Burglaries: Police
The 18-year-old is charged in back-to-back burglaries targeting video gaming terminals and ATMs in Oak Lawn and Chicago Ridge.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
OLCHS Journalism Team Takes Sectional, Advances To IHSA Finals
Oak Lawn Community High School's journalism team placed 12 out of 16 categories in the IHSA journalism sectional, advancing to IHSA Finals.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
MWRD, Friends Of Chicago River Plan Cal-Sag Channel Clean-Up In Crestwood, Volunteers Needed
Join the MWRD and Friends of the Chicago River to protect and restore the Cal-Sag Channel in Crestwood for Chicago River Day, Sat., May 9.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
