Palos, IL|News|
2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Palos
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Palos.
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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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Evergreen Park
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Evergreen Park.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Beverly-Mt. Greenwood For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Beverly-Mt. Greenwood.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Oak Lawn
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Oak Lawn.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Southsiders For Peace Plan Voter Rights Rally Saturday At 95th And Western Avenue
Southsiders for Peace take part in the nationwide “Truth, Equality and Freedom” for voter rights Saturday, June 27, at 95th and Western.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Sparks Fly Over Ozinga Field For America's 250th Birthday
Head over to Ozinga Field in Crestwood Thursday, July 3, for "Sparks In The Park," featuring a free movie in the park and fireworks.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Heights Celebrates America's 250th Birthday With Inflatables, Music, Parade And Fireworks
Fireworks, music, food, beer, inflatables and more featured in Community/Memorial Park Friday, July 3 and a parade on Saturday, July 4.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Police Crack Down On Impaired And Unbuckled Drivers In July 4 Traffic Safety Campagin
The Independence Day campaign will focus on impaired driving and seat belt violations through July 6.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
New Palos Park State-Of-The-Art Outdoor Fitness Court Designed To Get Residents Up And Moving
The National Fitness Campaign fitness court on the Palos Park Village Green provides equitable access to residents of all fitness levels.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Dunkin Donuts At 98th Street And Western Robbed At Gunpoint
Disturbing security video posted on social media shows the robbery that took place Tuesday morning at the Evergreen Park Dunkin' Donuts.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
World Series Runner-Up Evergreen Park 14U Girls Softball Team Named Grand Marshal Of Independence Day Parade
The Evergreen Park 14 Girls Softball Team to lead Independence Day Parade Friday, June 26 with fireworks to follow at Duffy Park.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Community High School SSC Conference Baseball Champs Highlights Spring Sports Awards
Here is a look at all the Oak Lawn Community High School sports awards for spring.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Smash-And-Grab Crew Hits Stella's Gaming Cafe Second Time In Palos Hills
Four gaming machines were heavily damaged at Stella's Gaming Cafe, where burglars stole the cash boxes, Palos Hills police reports say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Man Fake Falls On 6-Year-Old Girl, Then Sexually Assaults Her In Front Of Mom: CPD
006th District Chicago Police said the child was with her mother when a man pretended to fall on the child, then sexually assaulted her.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
South Suburban Death Notices, Week Of June 22
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Women Attacked From Behind And Groped In South Shore
Chicago police alert South Shore residents about two separate incidents in which women were sexually assaulted on June 13 and June 15.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Raffle Jackpot Expected To Cross $1 Million Threshold In Wednesday Drawing
Park Lawn's progressive raffle keeps rolling over, where the jackpot is expected to exceed $1M for the June 24 drawing. Tickets on sale now.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Early Morning Fire Causes Heavy Damage To Restaurant In Oak Lawn
Mashawee Guy Restaurant in Oak Lawn suffered significant damage in an early morning blaze Monday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Fugitive Bridegroom Accused Of Killing Bride Extradited From Mexico To United States: FBI
A year after his capture in Mexico, Arnoldo Jimenez is extradited to U.S. to face first-degree murder charge of his Burbank bride in 2012.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Juneteenth Jubilee Set For Saturday At Sand Ridge Nature Center In South Holland
Join the Juneteenth Jubilee for a free celebration of freedom, culture, history, and community Sat., June 20, at Sand Ridge Nature Center.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
