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Finding France in Flossmoor: Editor's Choice
This week's obsession: the newer pastry offerings at Sweet Annie's Bakery in Flossmoor.

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.
This week's obsession: the newer pastry offerings at Sweet Annie's Bakery in Flossmoor.

A recap of what happened during this week's Flossmoor Village Board meeting.
Have you been frustrated with the lack of resources to help you find rentals in the Southland? Patch is here to help.
Homewood got some time in the spotlight on ABC7 this afternoon as village public relations manager Rachael Jones gave a preview of what to expect at this year's Art and Garden Fair.
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.
To pursue demolition or not? It's a question Flossmoor Village Attorney Ed McCormick finds himself contemplating as Flossmoor Hills residents grow increasingly frustrated with a neglectful local property owner.
This competition isn't for the faint of heart. What scorching sensations do you like to see on your plate? We want to know what readers consider the best spicy food in town.
If you you own a business, why not own your listing in the Patch Places directory?
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 Albert, a one-year-old labrador retriever mix.
A preview of what's coming up this week.
A preview of what's on the agenda for Monday night's Flossmoor Village Board meeting.
Newly drawn maps bring a Cook County district into some of Frankfort and New Lenox. Republican Tuck Marshall wants to challenge the Democratic incumbent from Olympia FIelds.
A recent altercation among a group of 10 or so boys in Homewood has the town talking. Is gang activity really an issue in the area?
Have you been frustrated with the lack of resources to help you find rentals in the South Suburbs? Patch is here to help.
As your local editor, I wind up encountering a lot of hidden gems throughout town. This is my chance to try and share them with you.
We like when you talk to us. In fact, we like it so much, we made a feature about it.
As the community prepares to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. Joseph Parish, parishioners take time to reflect on the iconic Homewood institution and what it means to them.
Men and women decked out in green were a common sight Wednesday, as Patch editors roamed the streets of Tinley Park passing out gifts galore.