Chicago, IL|News|
Deal Reached to Sell Tribune Tower For $240 Million
The deal calls for $205 million cash at the closing.
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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Joliet, IL|News|
Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy Has New Home
He was let out of jail to go live at the Daybreak shelter.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Ex-Lovers Grapple on Courthouse Steps: Video
One was a karate and judo expert. The other was really angry, went after her ex-girlfriend, and ended up in the hospital and jail: police.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Riverdale’s Former Deputy Police Chief Sued For Drunken Head-On Crash
The former Riverdale Deputy Police Chief crashed head-on into another car while driving a village-owned SUV, the lawsuit said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois Traffic Deaths Rose Last Year
The percentage of traffic deaths rose significantly across the country, but Illinois ranks No. 8 for lowest fatalities per capita in U.S.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Look at Some of the Things the Will County State’s Attorney Wants to Take From People
Remember - you don’t have to be found guilty for them to take your things away.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Rapist Says Prison Employee ‘Forcibly Grabbed (His) Penis’
The rapist says he has asked the state’s attorney and chief judge for help but has received no response.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Passersby Rescue Husky From Parked Car: Cops
The dog was taken out of the car and kept on a leash until the law arrived, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Video: Check Out Living Colour Killing It At Skokie’s Backlot Bash
The crowd went wild for Living Colour Saturday night.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Police Chase Follows 2 Gunpoint Carjackings in 3 Hours
Police later spotted the two stolen vehicles, chased them and recovered both, and also found a gun.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
‘Blowing the Head Off’ Romeoville Cop Threat Lands Woman in Trouble With Law: Police
The woman was “obscene, lewd lascivious, filthy or indecent,” according to police.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Police Standoff With Rifle-Wielding Man Ends Without Gunfire
A despondent man with a rifle and sniper scope kept police at bay Thursday morning on the parking deck near the Harrah's Casino.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Boating Accident Claims Oswego Woman’s Life
The 59-year-old woman drowned after a boating mishap, the coroner’s office said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Easter Seals at Fault For Mentally Ill Man’s Choking Death: Lawsuit
The mentally ill, developmentally disabled man was living at an Easter Seals house in Plainfield when he choked to death, the lawsuit said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
State Wants to Take 11-Year-Old Astro Van From Man Charged With Driving While Revoked
His case is pending but they still want to take away his minivan.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Baby Killer Escapes Life Sentence and Will Get Out of Prison - After He Turns 100
His life sentence was reduced to 75 years.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Making Fun of Pokémon Players Leads to Fistfight: Cops
A Markham teen was playing Pokémon near Zabrocki Plaza and a Tinley Park man made fun of him, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Did Concert Security Guard Get Jabbed in Back With Hypodermic Needle at Snoop Dogg Show?
It’s a distinct possibility, according to police.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Eastbound Train
The fatal Amtrak accident compounded existing delays caused by a truck hitting a bridge Tuesday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tenacious Texter Really Wanted Hospital Hookup to Happen: Cops
He sent an awful lot of unwanted text messages, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
