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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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Local Churches Offer Pet Blessings

Local churches and organizations will mark the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi this weekend with pet blessing ceremonies.

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Does Your Beer Say Something About Your Politics?

National Journal sifted through marketing data to see if there was a link between the brand of beer someone drinks and how—as well as if—they voted. Find out what the media outlet uncovered.

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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.

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Foot In Mouth; Dealing With Breaking News: Patch Talk

In today's Patch Talk, we talk about the importance of thinking before you speak. We also share some behind the scenes info on how we deal with breaking news.

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Banned Books Week: What You Need to Know

Censorship is alive and well, as highlighted by Banned Books Week—and you might be surprised by who the most vocal challengers of books are.

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Observe Yom Kippur 2012 in H-F

Find out where and how to observe the Jewish holiday in your community.

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Homewood Death Outside Home Depot Ruled Suicide

Few details are being offered out of respect for the family, but Homewood police have confirmed a suicide death Sunday evening.

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What's For Dinner? Feedback Friday

Get to know what your neighbors are saying about local issues on the Patch comments section and Facebook site.

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Who Do You Trust With Your Furnace?

Don't want to be left out in the cold if your heating system doesn't work this winter? Recommend your favorite business that fixes furnace.

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Farewell Old Homewood Hotel?

Homewood Village President Richard Hofeld said both the old landmark and the old Shooter's location may be demolished by the end of the year.

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