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  • 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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New Law Cracks Down On Lost Guns

Cook County passed an ordinance Tuesday afternoon mandating any lost weapons be reported to the Sheriff within two days.

New Law Cracks Down On Lost Guns
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Cook County Offers to Help 'Fix' Your Pet

All Cook County pet owners are eligible for a rebate program for having their pet spayed or neutered during National Spay and Neuter Month.

Cook County Offers to Help 'Fix' Your Pet
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Benji the Poodle: Adopt Me!

This week's featured pet is Benji, a small adult poodle.

Benji the Poodle: Adopt Me!
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Her Closet Boutique Moving After 18 Years

The downtown Flossmoor upscale consignment shop will be relocating to Homewood within the next couple months.

Her Closet Boutique Moving After 18 Years
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2nd District Drama: Patch Talk

In this week's Patch Talk, editors Chris and Ryan talk about their experience at the 2nd District congressional forum at Rich Central on Jan. 30.

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WANTED: Arrest Warrants in Homewood

There are over 30 warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Homewood. Patch highlights a few of them today.

WANTED: Arrest Warrants in Homewood
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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.

PatchList: South Suburban Rental Properties
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One Day Left to Register to Vote

South Suburban residents have only one more day to register to vote in the upcoming special 2nd District congressional primary. Patch is here to help make it easy for you.

One Day Left to Register to Vote