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.
Advocate Health Care has been named the official healthcare partner of CSU athletics during its historical first football season.
Bridgeview police and fire departments responded to a semi vs. work van crash with entrapment early Wednesday that injured seven people.
Elsie's Pantry at Savior Divine Lutheran Church in Palos Hills seeks non-perishable food donations to fill empty shelves and empty stomachs.
Three men are accused of trafficking switches that turn guns into machine guns in Chicago’s South Side Ashburn neighborhood.
As a four-year varsity girls golfer for Oak Lawn Community High School, Clark Zylius knows what it takes to be a leader.
Four people dressed in black and wearing masks were seen fleeing the gaming cafe as Palos Hills police officers were arriving, reports said.
Fr. Michael Pfleger has been cleared a fourth time of a child sex abuse allegation, which the Archdiocese of Chicago has deemed unfounded.
Unless you're expecting a call from Chief Joe Miller, don't answer it. The Palos Park Police Department's phone number has been spoofed.
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
Circuit Court Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos will host her annual Second Chance Summit Fair Saturday, Oct. 10, at Kennedy-King College.
A death investigation is underway after a woman died who was pulled from Lake Michigan Sunday off DuSable Drive near Kenwood, CPD said.
The Children's Farm's annual rummage sale features loads of housewares, books, tools, crafts and more Aug. 28 to Aug. 30, In Palos Park.
Keill Evans has been appointed to serve a seat left vacant by Kenneth Yerkes through the April 2027 election.
Chicago Plan Commission sends Kurv Industrial's plan to turn Ford City Mall into a logistics center to the City Council for a full vote.
Shop for one-of-a-kind treasures at the Biela Center's “Treasure In The Trunk” sale Saturday, Aug. 22 in Crestwood.
Oak Lawn Community High School welcomed 17 new members to its staff for the 2026-27 school year.
CHSD 218 Adult Transition Program seeks local employers for vocational training opportunities for young adults with disabilities.
Three firefighters are in good condition and one in serious condition, after they were injured battling a fire in Back of the Yards.
Find out who the Crusaders will play when the 2026 season kicks off on the road Friday, Aug. 21, against the Lincoln-Way East Griffins.
Find out who the RedHawks will play when the 2026 season kicks off at home Friday, Aug. 21, against the Simeon Wolverines.