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.
The mobile clinic will be stopping by Country Square Plaza in Crestwood on June 4 to offer discount services on a first-come, first-served basis.
After over 100 years of exclusion, gay youths will now officially be allowed to participate in the Boy Scouts of America.
Comcast recently launched a swarm of hotspots throughout Chicago and its suburbs. Free trial access will be available to all from now until July 4.
70 mph on rural interstates not a done deal yet, as bill has its opponents.
Luckily, the Will County website with court information remains intact, according to Sun-Times Media reports.
One of the most popular Chicago Bears is now calling it quits, according to CBS Chicago.
One of the most popular Chicago Bears is now calling it quits, according to CBS Chicago.
One of the most popular Chicago Bears is now calling it quits, according to CBS Chicago.
The 35-year-old teacher has nearly a decade of experience serving the L-Way area educational system.
The bill, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), would prohibit all teens 17 and younger from using UV tanning beds.
South Suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are all possible, according to a the National Weather Service.
Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are all possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are all possible, according to a the National Weather Service.
Would you know what to do if a warning was issued?
Rev. Frank Rodgers is taking a creative approach to celebrating his church’s recent earth-friendly accomplishments.
Protest Planned on 95th Street Over Police Racial Profiling Allegations • Mother's Day Fire Guts Camelot Banquet Hall • Former Mokena Fire Protection District Chief Del Yunker dies
Representatives from the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors say there are signs of market acceleration as many south suburbs experienced "notable sales gains" last month compared to one year ago.
Orland Park native Bridget Evans and her service dog Hero have become an Internet sensation, after she shared a photo of the two in cap and gown for graduation from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Orland Park native Bridget Evans and her service dog Hero have become an Internet sensation, after she shared a photo of the two in cap and gown for graduation from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.