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.
Human error is said to be to blame for the alert that Flossmoor residents will now be receiving regarding the quality of their drinking water.
Why not consider the gift of adoption this holiday season?
Homewood's regularly scheduled business meeting will be held at village hall on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Homewood-Flossmoor, Andrew and Marist making waves, despite Blazing Trojans sitting atop Patch Power rankings.
Usher in the holiday spirit in full force along with your fellow community members during this enchanting annual event.
Firefighters swiftly doused an electrical fire in Flossmoor Wednesday night.
A fire has been reported on the 2600 block of Brassie Ave in Flossmoor.
This week's featured Adopt Me pet might just be the cutest puppy yet.
Former Homewood Trustee Ralph DeWitt was sworn in as Homewood's new village manager during the Nov. 22 board meeting.
The go-to reference guide for this holiday season.
The Governor came to attend an induction ceremony for the Top Teens of America.
There are over 50 warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Homewood. Patch highlights a few of them today.
A look back on some of last week's top articles.
A weekly roundup of entries listed in the Announcements section of H-F Patch.
A weekly update to help you keep up with the news updates and conversation on H-F Patch's Facebook page and what H-F Patch users are saying in the comments section.
A breakdown of some of the national production efforts that help make it possible for you to enjoy Thanksgiving year after year.
Holiday tree lighting ceremonies are only two weeks away!
This week’s featured pet is Bear, a three-year-old Chow Chow mix.
There are over 50 warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Homewood. Patch highlights a few of them today.
Homewood fire officials said a fire reported on Argyle Ave. was most likely caused by a roofer.
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