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  • Homewood-Flossmoor, IL

I grew up on the North West side of Chicago. Somewhere along the way high school and college happened, which brought me, for the first time, to Chicago’s Southland. For this, I’m eternally grateful, as serving H-F as editor for over two years has undoubtedly been the most intense and valuable learning experience of my life. In early 2013, I transitioned from H-F editor to Community Editor and I now cover social media, news aggregation and real-time news for the south suburban Chicago Patch network.

I used to play in a punk rock band and still play music today. I also make short comedy films under the moniker Ratt Bros. Studios. Cooking and eating are also strong passions of mine. As the old Journey song goes, “(I) like a lot of things.”

Feel free to drop me a line at ryan.fitzpatrick@patch.com or call at 708.657.7048.

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WANTED: Arrest Warrants in Homewood

There are over 30 warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Homewood. Patch highlights a few of them today.

WANTED: Arrest Warrants in Homewood
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Readers' Choice Winners 2012

Who's the best plumber in town? Who serves the best breakfast? Here are your picks for Readers' Choice in H-F.

Readers' Choice Winners 2012
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Last Chance: Summer's Must-Reads

Sure, school is back in session, but the kids don't have to be the only ones hitting the books this month.

Last Chance: Summer's Must-Reads
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Contest: Patch Piano Play-off

Homewood's Pop Up Piano public art program proved to be the perfect grounds for our Piano Play-off competition.

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New Homewood Marquee Sign Squeaks By

Village President Richard Hofeld broke a three-to-three vote during Tuesday night's Homewood village board meeting.

New Homewood Marquee Sign Squeaks By
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How Green Is Flossmoor?: Minutes With the Mayor

In this installment of "Minutes with the Mayor," Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun gives some insight into the village's environmental conscience.

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WANTED: Arrest Warrants in Homewood

There are over 30 warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Homewood. Patch highlights a few of them today.

WANTED: Arrest Warrants in Homewood
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Hello Dolly!: Adopt me!

This week's featured pet is Dolly, a baby coonhound.

Hello Dolly!: Adopt me!
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Back to School; Referendum: Patch Talk

On this week's edition of Patch Talk, Chicago Heights Patch Editor Chris Paicely and Homewood-Flossmoor Patch Editor Ryan Fitzpatrick talk about illegal immigration in the Heights and Flossmoor's new referendum.

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Football Season Begins for Local Teams

Football season begins as H-F High School and Marian Catholic square off tonight. Who do you think will win?

Football Season Begins for Local Teams
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Back to School: Send Patch Your Pics

It's the first day of school for most Homewood and Flossmoor students this week! Share your favorite back to school photos on Patch.

Back to School: Send Patch Your Pics