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
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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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
Joliet, IL|News|
1-Year-old Boy, 8-Year-old Girl Left Alone in Parked Car: Cops
A University Park woman left the children in the car while she popped into the OfficeMax on North Larkin Avenue, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Clapping Basketball Player Made Knife-Wielding Woman Mad: Cops
She threatened to have her gang come over and take care of the basketball players, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Veterans Memorial Vandal Stole Truck Off Dealer Lot, Led Cops on Slow-Speed Chase: Police
He obeyed all the traffic laws until he finally blew through a red light to get away from an officer, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Car Thief Stole SUV From Gas Station After Driver Left Keys in Vehicle: Cops
The driver went inside to buy some stuff, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Patient’s Purse Stolen While She was Under Care at Hospital: Cops
The woman was being treated at Silver Cross Hospital when her purse was stolen, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Partier Popped In Face With Bottle After Confronted By Mob: Cops
The police said they found the man bleeding in the street.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Tattoo-Face Kiddie Porn Guy Will Be Freed To Walk Among Us
He was sentenced to probation but must register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Country Club Golf Cart Thief Captured: Cops
He stole a golf cart from Prestwick Country Club and damaged it, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Suspect Sought For Vicious VFW Attack
He knocked a woman down and brandished a piece of broken glass, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Filthy - Company That Cleaned Up Rialto For 6 Years Stiffed Out of Nearly $25K: Lawsuit
The cleaning company is suing the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
‘Habitual Larcenist’ Nabbed Grabbing Gloves From Dollar Store: Cops
He got out of the store but didn’t make it far after that, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Missed Court Date For Racist Threat Case Lands Joliet Sex Offender Back in Jail, Cops Say
The sex offender used a racial slur when he threatened a man, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Missed Court Date For Racist Threat Case Lands Joliet Sex Offender Back in Jail: Cops
The sex offender used a racial slur when he threatened a man, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Police: Pit Bull Owner Lied About Dog So Animal Control Would Take It Away
She lied about her pet dog being a stray because she didn’t want it anymore, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Pit Bull Owner Lied About Dog So Animal Control Would Take It Away: Cops
She lied about her pet dog being a stray because she didn’t want it anymore, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Update: Now State Wants to Take House From Lockport Man Charged With Growing Pot
The Lockport man is being held in jail on a $4 million bond.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Casino Security Guard Pelted With Scarf and Jacket, Pushed in Face: Cops
He was kicking a woman out of the casino when she threw her headscarf and jacket at him, then pushed him in the face, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Mom Left 8-Year-Old Snoozing in Parked Car While She Went to Hobby Lobby: Cops
A passerby said the child was left at least 20 minutes, according to police, but the mom claimed it was more like five.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
