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.
Second time’s a charm, apparently, as Heights residents vote in favor of the city's electrical aggregation referendum. Ideally, the move will save residents a considerable percentage on their annual electricity bills.
Flossmoor residents voted in favor of financing the $7.2 million repair project for their ailing water system.
Welcome one and all to the special Election Day edition of Patch Talk! Join us as Editors Chris Paicely and Ryan Fitzpatrick give a recap on our entire coverage of Election 2012 thus far.
Agency’s new online service helps customers contest violations for which they are not responsible, usually when a vehicle is stolen or sold, officials said.
There are over 30 warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Homewood. Patch highlights a few of them today.
The go-to guide for all the information Homewood-Flossmoor residents need to know for Election Day.
After months of battling an infection-related illness, former village manager and Homewood's first black trustee died on Saturday, Oct. 27.
There are over 30 warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Homewood. Patch highlights a few of them today.
Get to know what your neighbors are saying about local issues on the Patch comments section and Facebook site.
This week on Patch Talk, we talk about the approval of the H-F High School expansion and what it's like to personally interact with candidates in the Second Congressional District Race.
Orland Park’s newest grocery store will be the 27,500 square-foot Whole Foods on the northwest corner of 153rd Street and LaGrange Road. Take a look at the inside as staff prepares for the opening Friday at 8:45 a.m.
Yes, already—even before Black Friday. We know the Christmas shopping tends to get done earlier every year in Homewood, Flossmoor and everywhere else. So, here's your chance to tell your friends and family what Christmas gift you want in 2012.
In Homewood, Best Buy and Super Target begin matching prices of online retailers beginning Nov. 1.
Don't forget to switch clocks back an hour at 2 a.m. Nov. 4.
Second Congressional Candidate Marcus Lewis says leaked audio of a Matteson pastor’s sermon is evidence that the current congressman is campaigning through religious figures, and that this particular church’s tax-exempt status should be in question.
H-F High School District 233 is holding a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. to vote whether or not to spend $26 million on a controversial new field house.
Northern Illinois' weather will be affected by Hurricane Sandy as it hits the East Coast, keeping the cold Canadian air from leaving the Midwest, says the National Weather Service
Police are looking for a suspect daytime burglar described as a white male in his 20s.
Homewood and Flossmoor households are fairly modest spenders compared to average when it comes to adult Halloween costumes.
ATI Physical Therapy purchased Orland Park-based Motion Hand & Physical Therapy, which operates 10 clinics in the Midwest, including one on Kedzie Avenue in Homewood.
