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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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Patch Talk: Special Election Day Edition

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.

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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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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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First Look: Whole Foods Orland Park Opens Friday

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.

First Look:  Whole Foods Orland Park Opens Friday
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Christmas 2012 Gifts: What Are You Hoping to Get?

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.

Christmas 2012 Gifts: What Are You Hoping to Get?
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Early Black Friday Deals in Homewood

In Homewood, Best Buy and Super Target begin matching prices of online retailers beginning Nov. 1.

Early Black Friday Deals in Homewood
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Opponent Says Jackson is ‘Secretly Campaigning' Through Pastors

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.

Opponent Says Jackson is ‘Secretly Campaigning' Through Pastors
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Hurricane Sandy Will Keep Chicago Cold This Week

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

Hurricane Sandy Will Keep Chicago Cold This Week