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.
The first annual multi-stop motorcycle ride was held last Saturday. The 120-mile course began at St. Joe's in Homewood and ended at Lassen's Sports Bar.
Also, the village is getting two new vehicles and the upcoming Grapes and Grain Co. beer and wine store will receive village funding for property improvement.
We like when you talk to us. In fact, we like it so much, we made a feature about it.
Olympia Fields residents Glenna and Dudley Elvery are the force behind Homewood's upcoming restaurant, The Cottage on Dixie.
Riegel is currently blocked off from Idlewild to 191st Street as ComEd employees continue to work on the lines.
A new Patch series in which Homewood's Village President Richard Hofeld answers questions from our readers.
Have you been frustrated with the lack of resources to help you find rentals in the Southland? Patch is here to help.
Homewood police say the brothers were potential ruse artists.
Have you been frustrated with the lack of resources to help you find rentals in the Southland? Patch is here to help.
Have you been frustrated with the lack of resources to help you find rentals in the Southland? Patch is here to help.
The annual celebration of one of America's most historic highways is scheduled to take place this Saturday.
A preview of what's on the agenda for Monday night's Flossmoor Village Board meeting.
The first of a new series in which Homewood's Village President Richard Hofeld answers questions from our readers.
There are over 30 warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Homewood. Patch highlights a few of them today.
This week’s featured pet is Dream, an American Stafford Terrier Mix.
A preview of the events and activities scheduled for the upcoming week in our Patch calendar.
A feature on notable names in town who have recently been involved in news stories on Patch.
We like when you talk to us. In fact, we like it so much, we made a feature about it.
Wanna sit around on the couch, let the weekend slip away and start it all over again on Monday with nothing to show for yourself? No? Well here's some stuff to do, then.
Bella Vita owner Pamela Dennis shares what her business is about, why she loves Homewood and some local business owner tips.