• Ryan FitzpatrickPatch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • 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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What Should Go Here? 1744 Ridge Road

With all this talk of new restaurants and a new hotel coming into town, do you think Homewood can keep up the trend?

What Should Go Here? 1744 Ridge Road
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Bogart's Named Best Burger

We asked who makes the best burger in town and you voted Bogart's number one.

Bogart's Named Best Burger
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PatchList: South Suburban Rentals

Have you been frustrated with the lack of resources to help you find rentals in the Southland? We're here to help.

PatchList: South Suburban Rentals
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Last Chance for Blood Drive

Homewood's big community blood drive is this Saturday. Appointments are welcome.

Last Chance for Blood Drive
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Confronting Suicide: A Community Reacts to Tragedy

The news of yesterday's apparent suicide on Dixie Highway has taken its toll on all of us in different ways. We invite you to share your experiences and reactions to the event.

Confronting Suicide: A Community Reacts to Tragedy
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UPDATE: Man Died of Multiple Self-Inflicted Injuries

Homewood police and the county medical examiner determined the body found on Dixie Highway on March 29 was a suicide, resulting from cuts to the neck.

UPDATE: Man Died of Multiple Self-Inflicted Injuries
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Help H-F DECA Get to Salt Lake City

Want to help H-F High School's award winning DECA Business Club members represent our community in the international competition? We'll tell you how.

Help H-F DECA Get to Salt Lake City
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The Mob is Coming, Homewood

Homewood's first 'Cash Mob" is scheduled to be held on April 14 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The Mob is Coming, Homewood
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Fine Dining Headed for Homewood

The old Bakers Square building has been bought with plans to transform the location into 'The Cottage on Dixie,' a fine dining restaurant.

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PatchList: South Suburban Rentals

Have you been frustrated with the lack of resources to help you find rentals in the Southland? We're here to help.

PatchList: South Suburban Rentals
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Last Chance for a Mad Scientist Party

Dads, don't miss this free father and son event on Thursday night at the Homewood library.

Last Chance for a Mad Scientist Party