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.
Suspect Shot Man in Knee with BB Gun while Victims' Kids Watched • Chicago Heights Man Hit and Killed by Train • Army Veteran Receives Memorial Day Surprise
It's unclear if Kyara Rush left Chicago's Englewood neighborhood on her own accord. Forest Ridge SD 142, parents are trying to locate her.
Suspect Shot Man in Knee with BB Gun while Victims' Kids Watched • Chicago Heights Man Hit and Killed by Train • Army Veteran Receives Memorial Day Surprise
Suspect Shot Man in Knee with BB Gun while Victims' Kids Watched • Chicago Heights Man Hit and Killed by Train • Army Veteran Receives Memorial Day Surprise
The former assistant pastor of Christ the King Church in Beverly is well known for his academic work and criticisms of the Catholic Church.
After besting Glenbrook South Saturday morning, the Phoenix now move on to play Downers Grove South for the state title.
Summer is here and area residents going on vacation can have the Flossmoor Police Department periodically check up on their home while they’re away.
Find out what's falling out of Redbox kiosks in the area most frequently this week, May 25-June 1.
Previous Oak Forest business owner Bill Marr Jr. defrauded the former Palos Bank and Trust over $300,000—which he now has to pay back, according to the Sun-Times Media.
Mokena resident Bill Marr Jr. defrauded the former Palos Bank and Trust over $300,000—which he now has to pay back, according to the Sun-Times Media.
The Homewood village board approved moving $58,500 in funds between tree trimming and sidewalks funds at its Tuesday, May 28 meeting.
The Homewood village board reappointed three members to the village’s Ethics Commission and one new member to the village’s Community Relations Commission during last Tuesday's meeting.
Honor Flight Chicago needs help in locating WWII veterans for this year’s special one-day trips to Washington, D.C.
Honor Flight Chicago needs help in locating WWII veterans for this year’s special one-day trips to Washington, D.C.
Honor Flight Chicago needs help in locating WWII veterans for this year’s special one-day trips to Washington, D.C.
Honor Flight Chicago needs help in locating WWII veterans for this year’s special one-day trips to Washington, D.C.
The H-F Park District needs your help in determining how to spend around one million dollars in renovations to Dolphin Lake park.
This year’s free outdoor concert series includes a mixture of local and regional acts for the whole family to enjoy.
The mobile clinic will be stopping by Jewel-Osco in Palos Heights on Aug. 21 to offer cheap services on a first-come, first-served basis.
The mobile clinic will be stopping by Jewel-Osco in Homewood on Sept. 11 to offer cheap services on a first-come, first-served basis.