Meet the H-F Patch Bloggers

Watch for updates by these bloggers under the Local Voices section of Homewood-Flossmoor Patch. Want to share your own opinions or updates from your organization? It's easy on Patch!

A Chicago Heights resident and former business owner with a unique perspective on economic development, politics and the role of government.  

Bella Vita

Local business owner Pamela Dennis posts events, workshops and more coming up at her shop: .

Bill Moser

This local publisher and former high school teacher's blog posts include adult literacy and daylight savings.

Bob Birgel

PR Coordinator Bob Birgel is the official source of H-F Park District news.

Chika Okafor

This recent University of Chicago graduate was a sports talk show radio host and WGN sports intern. Now, he shares his passion for sports writing with Patch.

A young minister who finds humor in our day-to-day struggles while offering his perspective on education, human interaction, family dynamics and some aspects of pop culture. 

Colin Thomas

One-half of along with wife Angela, the Thomas’ have posted a variety of photo blogs, many documenting interesting events in recent H-F history.

Derek Hartmann

A chiropractic physician and owner of the in Homewood, Derek writes about everyday health and wellness.

Doyle Sims

Owner of and head of the Flossmoor Business Association, Sims is a savvy business leader in the community.

Erin Nye Schoen

A member of the Flossmoor Service League, Erin has since written about their annual housewalk.

Erin Roeper

President of the Homewood Area League of Women Voters, Erin’s frequently posts recaps of LWV events and forums. She’s the source for local LWV news.

A self-proclaimed success coach that spends his days helping to bridge gaps between parents and schools at Chicago Heights District 170's .

A young wife and mother promoting healthy lifestyles and discussing her personal trials using videos and written posts.

Homewood Public Library

The official Patch blog of the .

Jennifer Camilleri

Principal of Western Avenue Elementary in .

Jim Burke

This Girls softball dad keeps readers up to date on the Lady Viking’s games.

Jim Gannon

Gannon’s photo blog after a series of heavy storms in May 2012 captured the worst of the damage.

Kate Duff

One of the smiling faces behind Homewood Kitchen Gardens and the woman behind , Kate Duff is an involved Homewoodian who loves to talk about gardening.

Kathie Messi

A Harvey League of Women Voters member, Messi recently represented the Illinois LWV nationally.

Kathleen Jenkins

This French teacher takes her passion for the country outside the classroom. She also keeps readers up to date on happenings at Parker Jr.

A former sports writer for the Daily Southtown, Kelly is a go-to source for sports scores from . 

A Cook County cop and Trustee who isn't afraid to tackle local and national issues. Wiley is consistently unapologetic in his opinions and values.

Michael La Crosse

One of our most active sports bloggers, La Crosse is obsessed with the ‘Hawks.

Published author, opera singer, wife and mother of two, Rodriguez still finds time to blog about her creative process and, most recently, playing the villain.

Patricia Ohanian Lundstrom

The amazingly creative Patricia Lundstom is the creater of ‘Gotta Have it Fridays.’ She is also known for frequenting .

Russ Woods

This Homewood librarian is more than happy to share his extensive knowledge of graphic novels and other literature with anyone who’s interested. He also plays in a band.

Science Guy

One of our more eclectic, and eccentric bloggers, Science Guy covers topics ranging from the safety of our local drinking water to how many other Homewood’s are there and even how to look at the sun.

Shelley Peck

The official voice of .

Slim Cafe' Weight Loss Center

This Homewood business is focused on sharing health tips with the community.

A group that often blogs about statewide issues affecting the South Suburbs. They refer to themselves as "Progressive Americans working for social and economic justice in the South Suburbs by making our voices heard."     

Steve Chorak

The voice and Vice Principal of in Flossmoor.

Steve Ploum

The mastermind behind South Sub Music, Music Fest, H-F’s Teen Arts and Leadership Kouncil (TALK), Steve Ploum is an unstoppable force of positive energy in the community.

Tabitha Stine

Tabitha loves running and she’s not afraid to tell you about it. She describes just why it’s so important to her in her blog posts.

Taryn Harper Wright

One of H-F’s newest residents, Taryn’s amusing blog discusses her love of baking, her struggles with weight maintenance and her life in general.

Tinley Park-based non-profit that uses Patch to inform the South Suburban community about upcoming and past events.

Zack is a blogger for Southside Sports Junkies, a website he created. He shared a post about the Bulls on Patch. 

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