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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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Gas Prices Soar Past $4 Mark in H-F

Experts blaming Midwest refinery problems and say there likely won't be a decrease until after Labor Day.

Gas Prices Soar Past $4 Mark in H-F
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The Homewood Metra Station: Minutes With the Mayor

In this installment of "Minutes with the Mayor," Village President Richard Hofeld explains his awareness of the condition of Homewood's Metra stop and tells his efforts to help make it better.

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What's Going On At Harwood and Dixie? Minutes With the Mayor

In this installment of "Minutes with the Mayor," Village President Richard Hofeld explains why the road near Homewood's north viaduct has been blocked off for so long and what its future will be.

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UPDATE: Handcuffed Suspect Fled Police Custody

A police search near Dixie and Flossmoor Road Tuesday night centered around a man wanted for traffic violations, who fled police custody.

UPDATE: Handcuffed Suspect Fled Police Custody
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PatchList: South Suburban Rental Properties

Have you been frustrated with the lack of resources to help you find rentals in the Southland? Patch is here to help.

PatchList: South Suburban Rental Properties
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Flossmoor Man Nabbed in Warrant Sweep

Cook County Sheriff's Police round up felons and guns in two-day warrant sweep targeting south suburbs.

Flossmoor Man Nabbed in Warrant Sweep
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WANTED: Outstanding 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: Outstanding Warrants in Homewood
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The Most Dangerous Intersection in H-F Is?

In attempt to address a slew of traffic complaints, we want to know what you think is the most dangerous intersection in town.

The Most Dangerous Intersection in H-F Is?
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Names in the News: TALK

Have you heard about Homewood’s teen theater and arts leadership group?

Names in the News: TALK