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Lorraine Swanson
E-mail: lorraine.swanson@patch.com
Hometown: I grew up in Des Plaines, Ill., and have lived and worked in the Chicago region my entire life. Phone: 708-990-4905 Lorraine Swanson is the first member of her family to live south of Roosevelt Road since her grandmother stopped the rag man from whipping his horse in Gage Park in 1910. She is a veteran community journalist, writing and/or editing weeklies for Lerner Newspapers, Pioneer Press and Chicago Journal. Most recently, Lorraine had her own community news site covering Chicago's Far North Side neighborhoods called Lake Effect News.
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Entertainment
1106 Posts, 80 Followers
"From performing arts to painting to music and more
Back to School
12 Posts, 80 Followers
Get ready for school! All you need to know to be prepared on the first day.
Top News
1031 Posts, 80 Followers
"The most interesting posts every day from every group
Holidays
119 Posts, 80 Followers
Need the lowdown on the local parade? Planning your holiday menu? This is the spaceMore to get all the information you need to make the holidays extra special.
Food & Drink
294 Posts, 80 Followers
All the best food and drink events around town. Like to wine and dine? This group'sMore for you.
Babies!
0 Posts, 80 Followers
"When there's an addition to the family
Sports
1045 Posts, 80 Followers
"From youth sports to high school
Business
511 Posts, 80 Followers
The official Patch Group covering local businesses and the economic and politicalMore conditions that effect them.
Breast Cancer Awareness
201 Posts, 80 Followers
Your source for up-to-date information and events about breast cancer awareness.
Volunteering
132 Posts, 80 Followers
Stories about how you and your neighbors give back to the community and the worthyMore causes that your town has adopted.
Success Stories
269 Posts, 80 Followers
Is business booming? Are you running out of space on your trophy shelf? Share yourMore success stories here.
Government
831 Posts, 80 Followers
Keep your elected officials honest. Read about local politicians and their decisions.
Breaking News
0 Posts, 80 Followers
"The biggest stories as soon as they happen
Around Town
1624 Posts, 80 Followers
"Did you see that thing?! If so
Obituaries
134 Posts, 80 Followers
Thoughts and memories of our community members who have passed. Share your tributesMore in our Obituaries Group.
Summer
47 Posts, 80 Followers
"Summer's here
On Campus
0 Posts, 80 Followers
"What's the latest college buzz? Hear what students
Giving
520 Posts, 80 Followers
A list of chartiable events and opportunities. Want to give back? This is your place.
Opinion
890 Posts, 80 Followers
Disagree with your neighbor? Don't just stew over it; write about it.
Garage Sales
188 Posts, 80 Followers
"A list of garage saled
House & Home
317 Posts, 80 Followers
"Real estate. Home improvement. Gardening. If it's about your home
Recreation
145 Posts, 80 Followers
Life should never be all work and no play. Read on to find ways to add fun andMore fitness to your day.
Readers' Choice
100 Posts, 80 Followers
What's the best brunch spot in your neighborhood? Who gives the best haircut? YourMore vote can help decide all this and much more!
Government Voices
140 Posts, 80 Followers
"Cutting edge coverage on political events
Pets
2 Posts, 1 Follower
"From adoptable animals to lost and found felines to the cutest critters in town
Techies
0 Posts, 80 Followers
Always get the latest gadget? Love hearing about what's new in the tech world? FollowMore this group and get nerdy!
Police & Fire
1072 Posts, 80 Followers
"The official Patch Group covering crime and public safety. If you're not followingMore this group
Transportation
0 Posts, 80 Followers
Every day you gotta go somewhere. Make sure you're choosing the best way.
Education
592 Posts, 80 Followers
"Details about your local school
Religion
196 Posts, 80 Followers
Stay up to date on the latest events occurring at churches in your area.
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