Joliet, IL|News|
Slot Machine Sliced Open Woman’s Arm: Lawsuit
The woman was disfigured and her husband lost her consortium, the lawsuit said.
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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Chicago, IL|News|
Powerball Winning Numbers: Saturday, Oct. 22 | Updated
Got your lottery ticket? The winning numbers are worth $151 million.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Will County Recorder Election Results: Just 576 Votes Separate Candidates With More to Be Counted
Election night is over but the race isn't finished.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Election Results: DuPage County Townships Want Mosquito Abatement Streamlined
The people have spoken, and they want mosquito abatement consolidated.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Election Results: Voters Reject White Oak Library District's Tax Increase
The library wanted to fund additional services with an increased tax.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
6th District Election Results: Roskam Wins Again, Downs Challenger Howland.
Rep. Peter Roskam won a sixth term in office.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
City Councilman Slapper Not Charged With Slapping City Councilman
He was only charged with pointing at Councilman Larry Hug and raising his voice.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Charge Finally Filed in Connection With Slapped City Councilman Case
A criminal charge was filed against a real estate broker nearly seven months after he allegedly slapped the councilman.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Powerball Winning Numbers: Wednesday, Oct. 19 | Updated
Got your lottery ticket? The winning numbers are worth $136 million
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Find a Flu Shot — Before It’s Too Late
Need help finding a place to get a flu shot? We’re here to help.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Traffic Deaths Up in Illinois, America
More people are dying on Illinois roads.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Oh Deer! Risk of Hitting Deer While Driving Up From Last Year
The chances of running into a deer with your car just got worse.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Pumpkin Farm Hayride Mishap Leaves Father, Daughter, Grandmother Injured: Lawsuit
The hayride tipped over and the family was injured, the lawsuit said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Beverly Teen Honored By De La Salle Institute
The student was named Meteor of the Month by the Chicago school.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
House Explosion / Homeless Man Run Down / Bolingbrook Mayor Stands By His Trump / Plainfield Girl Pens Commish
Week in Headlines: First place pom team / Gunned down at gas station / $10K reward for missing girl
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Powerball Winning Numbers: Saturday, October 15 | Updated
Got your lottery ticket? The winning numbers are worth $122 million.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Update: 355 Jumper Parked on Interstate, Leaped to Death: Cops
The jumper was a 22-year-old from Naperville, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Death Fall: Source Says Man Fell From I-355
The state police confirmed they were conducting a death investigation Friday afternoon.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Man Jailed on Child Porn Charges
He was allegedly caught in possession of three images of child pornography.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Frightening Farm Festival and Haunted Barn in Manhattan
The Manhattan Park District is putting on the special Halloween season event.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
