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.
Incoming students at Priaire State College will take part in can take part in an orientation session on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the school. There will be two session, one in the morning and one in the evening.
New research by NASA has identified the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on Aug. 12 and 13 and promises to produce more fireballs than any other.
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
The South Suburban Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Flossmoor Community House. The meeting will feature guest speaker Shirlee Evans, a University of Illinois Master Gardener.
Homewood residents are being invited to participate in ‘National Night Out,’ on Tuesday, Aug. 6, beginning at 5 p.m. at Irwin Park. The event will feature fun, music and a chance to interact with neighbors and local law enforcement.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School will welcome the class of 2017 through its doors for the first time on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The freshman orientation kicks off at 8 a.m. and will last until 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely bike ride and refreshments with neighbors in this year's third annual Bike Night Out.
This Week: VITAS in Chicago Heights is hiring, along with Franciscan St. James Health, Chevy of Homewood, Officeteam, Petco and more.
This Week: VITAS in Chicago Heights is hiring, along with Franciscan St. James Health, Chevy of Homewood, Officeteam, Petco and more.
The Spinach Genoa and Spicy Italian pizzas will join the canon of Aurelio's pizzas, but only for the next few months.
"… It's just plain awesome," says one sixth-grader. He and his classmates built a new organization to help out local animal shelter South Suburban Humane Society.
The resurfacing of 183rd Street from Riegel Rd. to Halsted St. will take an estimated five weeks to complete.
This week's featured pet is Bingo, a chocolaty mixed-breed hound dog.
Dwyane Wade Inspires Local Kids • Knife Pulled on Hospital Visitor in Women's Bathroom • Family Publishes WWII Pilot's Witty Account of His Service • Duo Foils Wannabe Bandits
A collection of this weekend's live music. Covering the Tinley Park, Orland, Oak Forest, Palos surrounding communities.
A collection of this weekend's live music. Covering the Tinley Park, Orland, Oak Forest, Palos surrounding communities.
A collection of this weekend's live music. Covering the Frankfort, New Lenox, Mokena and surrounding communities.
A collection of this weekend's live music. Covering the Frankfort, New Lenox, Mokena and surrounding communities.
A collection of this weekend's live music. Covering the Frankfort, New Lenox, Mokena and surrounding communities.
