Orland Park, IL|News|
Bumble Bee, Brunswick Tuna Brands Recalled
The company says some cans might not be sealed well enough to prevent spoilage.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
- Homewood-Flossmoor, IL
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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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Considers $5M Ash Tree Removal, Replacement Project
Should the village go through with the plan, it will take up to several years to finish replacing over 7,000 dying or dead Ash trees.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
LWHS D210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie is Discouraged About Quinn's 3% Education Cut
Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to advocate cutting 3 percent of the education budget to deal with the pension crisis.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Crisis Center for South Suburbia Honors New Lenox Couple for Years of Support
Edward and Evelyn Dik recently received the award supporting the local nonprofit since 1997.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor|News|
Mama and Me Pizza Offers Half-off Deal
$10 gets you $20 worth of food at the long-time downtown restaurant.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor|News|
Quinn Vetoes Casino Bill, Homewood Presses On
Another version of a casino bill is expected to resurface on the governors desk within a couple months and legislators are much more optimistic about its passage.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
No Injuries After School Bus Hits Apartment Building
The bus slipped off the road and hit a building at 166th and Jean Lane.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
High Gas Prices Set March State Record
At just under $4 per gallon, there's no sign of price relief at the pump anytime soon.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
High Gas Prices Set March State Record
At just under $4 per gallon, there's no sign of price relief at the pump anytime soon.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
PatchList: South Suburban Rental Properties
Have you been frustrated with the lack of resources to help you find rentals in the Southland? Patch is here to help.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Get Your Bike In Gear For Spring On the Cheap
Orland Park Cyclery is offering $30 worth of merchandise for $15 or a half-priced bicycle tune-up in this special limited time deal.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Man Crosses Paths with Cardinal George on Road to Priesthood
Chicago's Cardinal Francis George was in Rome to participate in Khalil Hattar's elevation to acolyte on his journey to priesthood, as George traveled to Rome to join other cardinals in choosing a new pope.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor|News|
2nd District Candidate McKinley Spent 20 Years in Prison for Violent Crimes
Paul McKinley says his former violent crimes were a product of the environment in which he was raised, and now he wants to fight back so others don’t follow in his footsteps.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor|News|
Former Flossmoor Resident, Southland McDonald's Owner Dies at 96
John J. "Jack" Portman died in his sleep Saturday in his Naples, FL home.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Photos of Unidentified Bodies to Appear on Medical Examiner's Website
Information on unidentified bodies, including photos will soon start appearing on the Cook County Medical Examiner's website.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor|News|
South Suburban Death Notices, March 5
South Suburban obituaries and available visitations.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor|News|
Flossmoor Police Warn Residents of Fugitive On the Loose
The Cook County Sheriff’s police launched a full-fledged manhunt for an alleged domestic battery offender Monday night.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
High Gas Prices Set March State Record
At just under $4 per gallon, there's no sign of price relief at the pump anytime soon. Use Patch to check for the lowest Palos-area prices.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor|News|
Homewood Mayor Offers to Pay For Your Adopted Pet’s License
Mayor Richard Hofeld wants to share the joy of pet adoption with all residents by covering the $10 licensing fee himself.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
State's Attorney: 'Protect Yourself from Identity Theft'
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez says identity theft is on the rise, so she's pulled together tips on how to stay on top of identity theft.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Patch Staff
