Tinley Park, IL|News|
Village Again Participating in ‘Safe Ride Home’ Program
Tinley Park one of several communities to provide free rides home from establishments on New Year's Eve.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
- New Lenox, IL
I was born and raised in the south suburbs. A Mother McAuley girl forever, I later memorized the potholes on I-57 during my five years attaining both bachelor and master degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During my time with local news, I have learned invaluable lessons in local journalism as I teared up while covering the funeral of a beloved couple and chased a renegade miniature pony through a subdivision. I have seen firsthand what responsible, inspiring hyper-local journalism can do for a community. I love working for Patch, and sharing my passion with our communities. Questions? Concerns? Comments? You have my full attention at lauren.traut(at)patch.com, or 708-465-4653.
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Palos, IL|News|
Car Strikes Utility Pole in Palos Heights
Car broke the pole in half. Accident happened on 131st Street.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Authorities ID Man Found Dead Inside Car in Lynwood Pond
The man's body was found after police pulled the car from the pond Monday evening.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Moms of Palos Stand Up to Bully Who Took Special Needs Boy's Treasured Cards
A mom's Facebook post about Pokémon cards swiped from a boy with Down Syndrome led to a show of kindness the family never expected.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Consolidated Republican Primary for Homer Township Residents Only in February
Will County Clerk announces important dates and information for upcoming Feb. 28 primary.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland School District 135 to Require Proof of Residency Each School Year
Parents may begin providing residency documents to the registration department beginning in January for the upcoming school year.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Local Jobs: First Bank of Manhattan, Trinity Services, Kole Digital, AnyTime Fitness
Looking for a new job or just a way to supplement your income? See what Patch found for you this week.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Providence Catholic High School Announces December Students of the Month
Students receive a certificate of recognition and have their photos displayed in the hall.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Submerged Car Pulled from Lynwood Pond Monday
One body found. The divers headed back into icy waters Monday morning in a recovery effort at a Lynwood pond.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Rescue Crews Suspend Search for Car in Pond
Video shows search crews at the pond in Lynwood. They searched for hours but were unable to retrieve the car or see if anyone was inside.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Firefighters' Friendship with Oak Forest Boy Will Melt Hearts
Ryne Ward just made himself a bunch of new buddies.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Murder Trial Soon for H.S. Pals / Explosion Levels House / Stomach Bug Hits Holiday Revelers / Woman Slugs Board Member
Week in Headlines: Masked man robs gas station | Thief pepper-sprays employee | 'Angels' rescue ducks | Luxury theater sets soft open
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Lincoln-Way District 210 Celebrates National Merit Scholars
40 students were recognized
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Car in Ditch Snarls Traffic on I-80 West
Expect delays in the area of I-355 to Rte 30.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
New Lenox Fire Marshal Completes International Professional Designation Process
Dan Turner is one of three FMs in the state of Illinois with this designation, 112 in the country.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
'Clean Bill of Health' for Orland Park Banquet Facility: Owner
Business as usual at Orland Chateau a week after dozens of its guests fell ill after a party at the facility.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Donations Pour in for Family that Lost Home in Gas Explosion
A GoFundMe has raised nearly $30,000 as of Friday afternoon.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
UPDATED: Retail Theft Suspect Arrested
Lemont Police and Patch team up in a feature where police ask residents to identify people seen in surveillance footage.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Who Done It? Help Police Identify this Retail Theft Suspect
Lemont Police and Patch team up in a feature where police ask residents to identify people seen in surveillance footage.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Accident Stops Traffic on I-80 East
Crash happened past Harlem Avenue exit on Thursday evening. Shoulder blocked. Drivers being rerouted.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
