Joliet, IL|News|
Woman Crashed Into Back of Parked UPS Truck, So Her Father’s Suing UPS
The young woman, who has since died, pleaded guilty in her traffic case.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Joseph Hosey was with Patch from 2010 to 2017 and returned in 2025. Hosey is a National Press Club John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award winner, was named the Northern Illinois University Journalist of the Year, was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame, and won Columnist of the Year awards from both the Illinois Associated Press and the Illinois Press Association. Hosey authored a book about the Drew Peterson case, "Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson," which was made into the record-setting Lifetime movie "Drew Peterson: Untouchable."
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Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Cops: You Seen These 2 Debit Card Crooks Around?
The police said these two guys were using re-encoded debit cards to withdraw cash.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Cops: You Seen These 2 Debit Card Crooks Around?
The police said these two guys were using re-encoded debit cards to withdraw cash.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Cops: You Seen These 2 Debit Card Crooks Around?
The police said these two guys were using re-encoded debit cards to withdraw cash.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Special Prosecutor Appointed to Try Old Woman Charged With Punching County Board Speaker
The 79-year-old woman was briefly jailed for allegedly punching county board speaker Jim Moustis.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
911 Dispatcher Sent Ambulance to Wrong Town, Woman Died From Cardiac Arrest: Lawsuit
The woman went without oxygen for more than 17 minutes, the lawsuit said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
$3 Million Bond in Libertyville Murder Case
A Round Lake Beach man was charged with the Friday night killing.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Kindergarten Informational Meetings Scheduled: Report
Parents of incoming kindergarteners are reportedly invited to the meetings.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Outstanding at Budgeting: Report
Algonquin is reportedly really good at budgeting.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Phone Harassment, Drugs, Loose Dog and More Charges: Joliet Police Blotter
Take a look at who the Joliet police arrested yesterday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Workforce Center Unveils January Schedule
The Workforce Services Division is led by Administrative Manager Susan Flessner and is under Will County Executive Larry Walsh’s office.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
State's Attorney Hosting Taylor Babec Blood Drive
The blood drive is in a new location.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Powerball Winning Numbers: Wednesday, Dec. 28 | Updated
Got your lottery ticket? The winning numbers are worth $60 million
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Wanted Former Prosecutor Had Coke & Pot at Morris Bar: Cops
She got caught passing her coke and pot off to a man at the bar, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Homeless Man was Walking Down Middle of Road in Dark & Wearing Black Clothes When He Was Hit by Pickup: Cops
No tickets were issued in connection with the fatal crash.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Drew Peterson, Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy, the Little Killer & Much, Much More: The Faces of 2016
Take a look at the faces of 2016.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Drew Peterson, Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy, the Little Killer & Much, Much More: The Faces of 2016
Take a look at the faces of 2016.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Drew Peterson, Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy, the Little Killer & Much, Much More: The Faces of 2016
Take a look at the faces of 2016.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Get a Library Present Suggestion From the Wishing Tree
Get a gift idea from the wishing tree.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Christmas is Over — Get Rid of Your Tree Already
Here’s when to put your tree out if you want the city to take it away.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
