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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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The St. Germaine-based Courage Program was the recipient of the grant during a recent Evergreen Park ceremony.
The former John Sheehy & Sons location is now spruced up and looking better than ever.
Former Chicago Bears first round draft pick David Terrell also received two misdemeanor battery of a police officer charges during a Friday scuffle with police.
Chicago Heights Mayor David Gonzales, city staff and volunteers helped run the successful event.
Three Flossmoor boys took it upon themselves to host a backpack drive for local kids in need.
The city manager of Joliet says the controversial music festival needs to wrap up festivities sooner if they want to come back next year.
The law's sponsor, Sen. Jim Oberweis, says the updated speed limit reflects the reality of driving speeds in Illinois.
A car struck a utility pole near Ashland Ave. and Pine. around 11 p.m. Monday night.
Those with sensitive lungs are cautioned to take notice, according to the Sun-Times Media.
The Give With Target campaign ends Sept. 21.
This week's featured pet is Raven, the black Chihuahua
The lucky ticket was bought at a Supersonic II gas station.
The Ball State University freshman sunk a half-court short and won a free semester of tuition.
Red, the New Lenox Fire Department's bloodhound, sniffed out a missing girl.
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
Illinois drivers who want to chat and and drive will have to invest in some hands-free technology starting next winter.
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