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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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Homewood-Flossmoor|News|

Metra Orders 160 New Cars for Electric Line

Homewood and Flossmoor will not be seeing any of Metra's newly refurbished cars on the Electric Line. Instead, we're getting 160 brand new ones.

Metra Orders 160 New Cars for Electric Line
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Metra Rehabs Train Cars, Adds Outlets

New cars will be fitted with electrical outlets, upgraded seats and working doors and toilets, according to a Tribune report.

Metra Rehabs Train Cars, Adds Outlets
Homewood-Flossmoor|News|

PatchList: Southland 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: Southland Rental Properties
Homewood-Flossmoor|News|

Minutes With the Mayor: Flossmoor Edition

Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun is onboard with our popular video Q&A segment, but first, we need your “Qs.”

Minutes With the Mayor: Flossmoor Edition
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Give Metra a Piece of Your Mind

Metra will host a public meeting to represent South Suburban Cook County at the Homewood Village Hall on July 19. Bring your thoughts and gripes.

Give Metra a Piece of Your Mind
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Watch Your Speed On Sterling Avenue

Police say they'll be enforcing the speed limit more strictly in response to recent concerns from a Flossmoor resident.

Watch Your Speed On Sterling  Avenue
Homewood-Flossmoor|News|

Firecracker the Dog: Adopt Me!

This week's featured pet was tossed over the South Suburban Humane Society fence on the Fourth of July.

Firecracker the Dog: Adopt Me!
Homewood-Flossmoor|News|

Names In the News: Rockie Fresh

This H-F grad is well on his way to making it big on the rap scene.

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Now Introducing: Patch Talk

In our constant effort to serve our communities with local news and information, Chicago Heights Editor Chris Paicely and Homewood-Flossmoor Editor Ryan Fitzpatrick are teaming up to bring you weekly podcast roundups.