Oak Lawn|News|
St. Gerald Fest and Carnival 2026: What You Need To Know
St. Gerald's Fest and Carnival offers four days of fun, music, bingo, beer, rides, games and raffles, Aug. 6 through Aug. 9.
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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Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Police And Fire Host National Night Out Tuesday On Village Green
Leave the porch light on and join Oak Lawn first responders Tuesday, Aug. 4 on the Village Green for National Night Out.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Take A Bite Out Of Crime At Palos Hills PD's National Night Out
Leave the porch light on and join Palos Hills' finest Tuesday, Aug. 4 in Town Square Park for National Night Out.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Heights First Responders Build Community Ties At National Night Out
Take a station tour, watch a K9 demo, watch a drone show and more Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Palos Heights National Night Out.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Celebrate Community Solidarity With Crestwood Police At National Night Up
Join Crestwood Police for National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 4, featuring demos, giveaways, music, food and fun at Walker Park.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Offers Week Of Public Safety Awareness Events For National Night Out
Palos Park police offer a week of National Night Out public safety events, including seminars, touch-a-truck and lunch forum Aug. 1-Aug. 6.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Ex-Husband Detained In Elderly Wife's Slaying, Ordered To Cook County Jail: Judge
Charles Buss, a retired Oak Lawn firefighter, was ordered detained in the alleged slaying of his former wife, Maryanne Buss-Kincaid, 76.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Still No End To The Rainbow After 100 Fabulous Years At Beverly's Original Rainbow Cone
Original Rainbow Cone celebrates 100 years with BOGO specials Aug. 3-9, and a special party on Aug. 9 at the original Beverly location.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Drone Tracks Alsip Carjacking Suspects, 2 In Custody: Police
Two Matteson men believed to be involved in an Alsip carjacking are now in custody, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Ex-Husband Charged In April Shooting Death Of Oak Lawn Woman
Missouri resident Charles Buss, 81, is charged in the shooting death of his ex-wife, Maryanne Buss-Kincaid, 76, in her Oak Lawn home.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Green Hills Public Library District Seeks Applicants To Fill Board Vacancy
The successful candidate will fill the trustee vacancy through the April 2027 consolidated election. Applications accepted through Aug. 9.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Alsip Police And Fire Suit Up For National Night Out Event Promoting Public Safety
Join Alsip Police and Fire for National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 4, featuring demos, giveaways, music and more at the Alsip police station.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
60th Anniversary March Planned Saturday Retracing Chicago Freedom Movement's Steps Through Marquette Park
Southsiders for Peace will join the 60th anniversary march retracing Martin Luther King Jr.' footsteps through Marquette Park, Sat., Aug. 1.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Former Catholic School Substitute Pleads Guilty To Aggravated Battery Of Orland Boy
Former substitute teacher Brett Smith, 43, receives a sentence of two years of probation in exchange for his guilty plea to a lesser charge.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Burbank Teen, 14, Missing 6 Weeks Located In Chicago: Police
Patricia "PJ" Perez was located Tuesday in Chicago. She was sent to a hospital for observation, her mother said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Here's How Illinois Compares In New Best States Ranking
Illinois' ranking shows it still has work to give residents the services they need, according to a new report.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Man Accused Of Sexual Assault Ordered Detained In Cook County Jail By New Judge
New judge orders Tim O'Connell, 36, to be detained pre-trial in Cook County Jail after prosecutors argue on the third try.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Community High School Students Rack Up Strongest AP Test Scores In 5 Years
Oak Lawn Community High School's overall pass rate of students scoring a 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement exams was 72 percent.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Prestigious Western Amateur Tournament Gets Underway At Beverly Country Club
Renowned as one of the toughest tournaments in amateur golf, the Western Amateur gets underway July 28 to Aug. 1 at Beverly Country Club.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Native Shares Secret To Living To 106: 'Love and Jesus'
One of the early founders of Elim Christian Services, Christine Beezhold, celebrated her 106th birthday at Harmony Palos Heights.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
