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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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You Can Call Me Al: Adopt Me!

This week's featured pet is Albert, a one-year-old labrador retriever mix.

You Can Call Me Al: Adopt Me!
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Locals React to New Flossmoor Building Codes

A series of new building codes were implemented during last Monday's Flossmoor Village Board meeting, but one of them in particular has been generating some controversy.

Locals React to New Flossmoor Building Codes
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Illinois Election Results: Follow Them Live on Patch

We'll be following the action tonight for the March 20 primary elections affecting Homewood and Flossmoor, from the GOP presidential primary down to the electrical aggregation referendum. After the polls close we'll update you with the latest results.

Illinois Election Results: Follow Them Live on Patch
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Live Blog: Fresh Illinois Primary News and Talk

Updates and live chatter on Patch's Illinois Primary blog, with info on the presidential hopefuls and key Chicago-area contests.

Live Blog: Fresh Illinois Primary News and Talk
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10 Things To Know About Electrical Aggregation

On Tuesday, Flossmoor residents will be asked if to decide if the Village of Flossmoor should look for cheaper electricity suppliers. Here are a few questions (and answers) about what they might mean.

10 Things To Know About Electrical Aggregation
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Homewood Days 2012 Cancelled

The Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce made the announcement during the March 13 Homewood Village meeting.

Homewood Days 2012 Cancelled
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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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Take Your Schatzi: Adopt Me!

This week's featured pet is Schatzi, a five-year-old female shepherd mix.

Take Your Schatzi: Adopt Me!