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.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is managing excess water after Monday's severe storms hit the Chicago area.
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
Bacteriological test results came back Monday, determining that the water is safe to drink for people and pets in Worth.
All-girl cover band The PriSSillas play 'classy' rock Sunday, July 26, on the Oak Lawn Village Green.
Mayor Mary Piquat Werner says the village is still waiting on lab results. The boil order has been extended another 24 hours until Monday.
BCA Hub Youth and Resource Center advocates plan Facebook Live update Sunday, July 26, for Patricia "PJ" Perez, 14, missing since June 7.
The 43-year-old man reportedly ingested an unknown substance before he became unresponsive and was taken to the hospital, ISP said.
“This legislation ensures that Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, will never be forgotten,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.
The Chicago Ridge Farmers Market is open Saturday, July 25, at the mall, featuring fresh produce, artisan breads, handcrafted gifts and more
Peace Memorial and New Hope UCC churches seek volunteers of all skill levels for Habitat for Humanity project, Aug. 14 and Aug. 15.
Fr. Kenneth Fleck is accused of sexually abusing a minor at the former Our Lady of Peace Church over 30 years ago. A lawsuit is imminent.
Fr. Kenneth Fleck, an administrator at St. Catherine in 2022, is accused of sexually abusing a minor over 30 years ago at another parish.
Learn about the latest “Scams, Schemes, and Exploitation” at two seminars hosted by Palos Park police at the Kaptur Center, Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Evergreen Park residents are encouraged to complete an online survey about the proposed Yukich Fields Master Plan and new amenities.
Forty youth teams across Chicagoland will join the Southside Fights for Diabetes Baseball Tournament July 24 thru July 26 at Hale Park.
Worth Township Center is collecting school supplies for grades K-12 through July 30.
Visitation and mass for Patrick Noonan, 17, will take place Thursday and Friday, respectively, at St. Catherine of Alexandria in Oak Lawn.
Evergreen Park police are joining a statewide campaign aimed at reducing speeding and other traffic violations through Aug. 14.
Gather for an evening of tasty treats, beverages and tunes Thursday, July 23, at Klein (Circle) Park for EP's “Picnic In The Park.”
Break-ins have been reported in the Garfield Ridge, Archer Heights, West Lawn, Gage Park and Scottsdale neighborhoods from July 6 to July 20
