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 55-year-old former water official awaits October sentencing after a jury convicted her of lying to environmental regulators about Crestwood's secret toxic water source.
All throughout Tuesday, you're supposed to tell the truth if someone asks you a question.
The Palos Park native is one of 24 state finalists competing for a chance to go to New York for the National High School Musical Theater Awards.
The Flossmoor native is one of 24 state finalists who competed for a chance to go to New York for the National High School Musical Theater Awards.
Marist Tight End Commits to Notre Dame • Undercover Cops Catch 2 Major Lockport Drug Dealers • Tinley Residents Respond to Warfare Drills
The construction is scheduled to complete near the end of July.
The construction is scheduled to complete near the end of July.
52-year-old Steven Lunn was pronounced dead at the scene after he crashed his semi into another parked on I-94.
This week’s featured pet is a Dachshund named Latte.
This week’s featured pet is a Dachshund named Latte.
The village earned the honor from the Arbor Day Foundation for its many tree-friendly initiatives.
The village was also one of only 50 towns to receive a growth award from the Arbor Day Foundation.
The H-F Park District is hoping you will come out on May 4 and help get our local parks in tip-top shape for summer.
Public dumpsters will be available at the Orland Park Public Works facility Thursday through Saturday.
The annual Flossmoor Service League tradition helps benefit various charities across the Southland.
A free hot dog lunch awaits all volunteers.
As a New Jersey principal takes flak from parents for banning strapless dresses from a school dance, we ask our Facebook friends how they feel about the attire issue.
The Aurora University senior batted .440 during the Spartan's previous 5-1 week.
Homer Glen glass artist Sheri Law created the piece that now adorns the main lobby of Silver Cross Hospital.
Long time Christ Hospital volunteer Rita C. “Ritzie” Schober died Monday. She was 86 years old.
