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.
19-year-old Northwestern University sophomore Josie Nordman needs a lung transplant to survive, but her family can’t foot the $75,000 bill on their own.
It appears Marcos Villarreal was trying to avoid being arrested when he pulled off surprising stunt in the front seat of his car, according to police.
19-year-old Northwestern University sophomore Josie Nordman needs a lung transplant to survive, but her family can’t foot the $75,000 bill on their own.
The Cook County Assessor's Office recently mailed a reminder to county senior citizens to file for 2012 property tax breaks. Forms must be completed and mailed to the Assessor's Office by Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Police are increasing patrols in this Flossmoor neighborhood after two potentially related home burglaries occurred last week.
19-year-old Northwestern University sophomore Josie Nordman needs a lung transplant to survive, but her family can’t foot the $75,000 bill on their own.
Homewood police reports Jan. 10-12
The Cook County Clerk's office has posted new information about the upcoming elections.
19-year-old Northwestern University sophomore Josie Nordman needs a lung transplant to survive, but her family can’t foot the $75,000 bill on their own.
There are over 30 warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Homewood. Patch highlights a few of them today.
19-year-old Josie Nordman needs a lung transplant to survive but the famly can’t foot the $75,000 bill on their own.
The beloved bakery announced plans to expand into a larger Homewood location last week, but a new deal will keep a scaled down, kid-oriented version of the shop at the current Flossmoor location.
Homewood police reports Jan. 9-10
A list of outstanding arrest warrants in Flossmoor.
Upload your photos of your furry friends sporting their best attire to share with your neighbors here on Patch.
This week’s featured pet is Paris, a five year old American Bulldog.
U.S. Postal Service rate hikes go into effect Jan. 27.
The wife of the recently resigned Jesse Jackson Jr. announced her decision to the mayor in a letter on Jan. 11, NBC Chicago reports.
While it will only cost a penny more to mail a letter, shipping is a different story.
Parent company Supervalu is selling the chain to New York based Cerberus group.
