Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Sets Trick or Treat Hours For Rare 'Saturween' Halloween
Find out when kids can collect candy in the Evergreen Park area this Saturday.
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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Palos, IL|News|
Palos Sets Trick or Treat Hours For Rare 'Saturween' Halloween
Find out when kids can collect candy in the Palos area this Saturday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Alsip-Crestwood Sets Trick or Treat Hours For Rare 'Saturween' Halloween
Find out when kids can collect candy in the Alsip-Crestwood area this Saturday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Sets Trick or Treat Hours For Rare 'Saturween' Halloween
Find out when kids can collect candy in the Oak Lawn area this Saturday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Attorney General Issues Strong Statement On DOJ Poll Watchers Ahead Of Election Day
“Illinois residents should rest assured that we are focused on facilitating—not limiting—their access to the ballot box,” Kwame Raoul said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
16 First-Class Saint Relics Arrive At St. Rita Of Cascia Parish For All Saints Day
St. Rita of Cascia Parish will host 16 first-class saint relics for prayer and veneration Oct. 30 through Nov. 8.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
That's A Lot Of Wings: 23,000 Cans Of Stolen Red Bull Found In Bridgeview Warehouse
Investigators learned that a shipment of Red Bull that was stolen out of Joliet was in a Bridgeview warehouse, Cook County Sheriff said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Hills Man Accused Of Beating Neighbor 30 Times With A Baseball Bat
The 25-year-old told officers the neighbor had it coming, “but that sounds like a complete admission of guilt,” court documents said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Mustangs Host Dixon Dukes In Round One Of IHSA 4A Playoffs
The 7-2 Evergreen Park Mustanges host the 7-3 Dixon Dukes in Round One of the IHSA playoffs Saturday, Oct. 31.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
3 Armed Robberies Involving Social Media Meet-Ups Reported On Same Block In Roseland
The three robberies all occurred on Harvard Avenue in the Roseland neighborhood.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Chicago Ridge Teen Found Gunned Down On Parkside Avenue
Chicago Ridge police were initially called for an ambulance assist where the 18-year-old was found lying in the street with a gunshot wound.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Mt. Greenwood Chamber Trick Or Treat Safety Walk Steps Off Friday On 111th Street
Businesses along 111th Street in Mount Greenwood will be open for trick-or-treaters Friday, Oct. 30. Be safe and have fun.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Back For Another Time Warp With Live Shadow Cast Friday At Beverly Arts Center
Let's do the time warp again Friday, Oct. 30, at the South Side's only showing of the 1975 cult classic at the Beverly Arts Center.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Spartans Host Simeon High School In Round One Of IHSA Football Playoffs
The 7-2 Oak Lawn Spartans host the 5-5 Simeon Wolverines in Round One of the IHSA playoffs Friday, Oct. 30, at Napleton Field.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Mother McAuley Clubs And Organizations Host 'Not So Haunted House' Thursday For Kids Ages 2-8
Mother McAuley students are hosting a 'Not So Haunted House' for children ages 2-8, Thursday, Oct. 29, featuring games, crafts, and treats.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Do The Mash At Alsip Park District's Halloween Bash Saturday At Sears Park
Join the Alsip Park District Saturday, Oct. 31, at Sears Park for a Halloween Bash at Sears Park featuring games, crafts, pumpkins and more.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Oct. 26
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Fill Your Pumpkin With Candy Wednesday At Worth Township's Trunk Or Treat
Kids can wear their costumes and head over to Worth Township Center in Alsip Wednesday, Oct. 28, for trunk or treat.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Police Plan To Crack Down On Scary Driving During Halloween Season
Oak Lawn police will have extra patrols watching for drunk driving, drugged driving and unbelted vehicle occupants through Halloween.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
'Disgruntled Employee' Accused Of Burglarizing Take 5 Oil Change Stations
The Chicago Ridge man's distinctive tattoos appeared consistent with those of the former employee, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
