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.
Chicago police said the 28-year-old driver lost control of the car and hit a fire hydrant in the 4700 block of South State Street.
Here's some information to survive the excessive heat, including Oak Lawn and Hometown cooling centers and where to report a power outage.
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
Here's some information to survive the excessive heat, including Palos cooling centers and where to report a power outage.
Here's some information to survive the excessive heat, including Evergreen Park cooling centers and where to report a power outage.
Here's some information to survive the excessive heat, including Alsip and Crestwood cooling centers and where to report a power outage.
Flood Brothers asks Oak Lawn residents to have their trash cans out by 5 a.m. or risk missing their regular collection.
Flood Brothers asks Evergreen Park residents to have their trash cans out by 5 a.m. or risk missing their regular collection on Fri., July 3
Flood Brothers asks Palos Hills and Palos Park residents to have their trash cans out by 5 a.m. or risk missing their regular collection.
Flood Brothers asks Alsip-Crestood residents to have their trash cans out by 5 a.m. or risk missing their regular collection.
A passenger vehicle and IDOT SUV had pulled over to the shoulder of I-57 when both were struck by another vehicle, ISP said.
Oak Lawn's Independence Day Parade was as American as mom and apple pie. Photo highlights.
It wouldn't be a parade without the Oak Lawn Raiders' giant American flag. Parade and concert information for Saturday, June 27.
James Spencer, 41, accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl at a CTA bus stop, is a registered sex offender, court documents say.
The 46th Hickory Hills Street Fair kicks off June 27 and June 28, offering rides, music, food, beer and blocks of handmade arts and crafts.
On parole for the drug death of a Hinsdale woman, the former Burr Ridge man is accused of selling crack cocaine to a confidential informant.
Come peruse the many treasures at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity rummage sale Saturday, June 27, in Beverly.
“They drove to where they knew he’d be, that’s a threat,” the judge said.
James Spencer, 41, was apprehended Wednesday on his street after security camera images were released to the public, Chicago police said.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Alsip-Crestwood.
