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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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A Visual Preview of Homewood's Art and Garden Fair

The two-day fifth annual Homewood festival will feature everything from local art to a performance by Grammy-nominated performer Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Nap Time Players.

A Visual Preview of Homewood's Art and Garden Fair
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Are You the Proud Parent of a Graduate?

Whether you've got a preschool grad, a college grad or somewhere in between, brag about the feat on Homewood-Flossmoor Patch!

Are You the Proud Parent of a Graduate?
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Homewood Detective Honored for Stopping Burglary String

Detective William Rolle was honored for his outstanding work performance leading to seven charges of residential burglary in Homewood's Governors Park neighborhood.

Homewood Detective Honored for Stopping Burglary String
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Tackling the Job: 5 Steps to Installing a New Roof

Hamstra Enteprises vice president Joe Hamstra tackles his farming chores when he is not tackling a roofing job. Here he walks you through the basics of a residential roofing job.

Tackling the Job: 5 Steps to Installing a New Roof
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ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Homewood

There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 30 accused criminals in Homewood. Today, Patch spotlights a few.

ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Homewood
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Know When It's Time to Replace Your Roof

Local homeowner suggests doing homework before moving forward on a new roof project. Factors to consider: age of the home, credentials of contractors and, of course, price. What's your limit?

Know When It's Time to Replace Your Roof
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Retiring Homewood Officer Poninski Honored

Homewood Police Officer Paul Poninski is retiring from the Homewood Police Department after 29 years of service.

Retiring Homewood Officer Poninski Honored
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Fancy Alcohol on the Horizon: Good or Bad for Homewood?

Last Tuesday's Homewood Village Board meeting gave indication that a new craft beer and boutique wine shop will likely be opening on Dixie Highway in downtown Homewood.

Fancy Alcohol on the Horizon: Good or Bad for Homewood?