Joliet, IL|News|
2 Pit Bulls Viciously Mauled Woman in Dad’s Backyard
A police officer saved the woman’s life by shooting one of the dogs and getting between her and the animals after they let go.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
- Across Rhode Island
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|
$4 Million Bond For Lockport Man Jailed By DEA On Pot Production Charges
The Lockport man was arrested by the DEA Friday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Sex Offender Volunteered as Instructor at Martial Arts School: Cops
He was a student at the martial arts school and then volunteered as an instructor, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Sex Offender Volunteered as Instructor at Martial Arts School: Cops
He was a student at the martial arts school and then volunteered as an instructor, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Sex Offender Volunteered as Instructor at Martial Arts School: Cops
He was a student at the martial arts school and then volunteered as an instructor, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Litterbug Pushed Down Older Man Who Told Him to Pick Up His Trash: Cops
He threw a bag of garbage out of a car, police said, and the older man told him to pick it up.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Guy Who Really Likes Going to City Council Meetings Can’t Go Anymore For Allegedly Threatening Cop
He’s still in jail anyway.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Jailed City Council Meeting Enthusiast Threatened Detective Assigned to City Hall: Sources
He left a threatening voicemail for the detective, sources said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Victimized Man Suspects Smashed Windshield, Spray-Painted Obscenity Were Work of Alleged Badge-Flashing Fake Cop: Police
He complained to the cops about the alleged badge flasher and got him arrested back in June
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Candyman Crook Swipes Sunglasses, Leaves Behind Skittles
He left a bag of skittles behind after he stole sunglasses out of a parked car.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Motorist Attacked By Rock Thrower
She was just driving along when a man on the side of the road flung a rock at her windshield.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Former Parks Director Admits to Giving Sex Toy to Fitness Instructor Suing Him in Federal Court
The fitness instructor suffered a nervous breakdown because of the director and was hospitalized, the suit said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Stomach-Stabbing Stemmed From Road Rage Ruckus: Cops
Police remain mystified over how the reported road rage confrontation actually started.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Exclusive Video: Take a Look Inside the Mind of Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy
Watch Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy’s police interrogation video and find out what makes him tick.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
City Councilman McFarland ‘Coming From Work’ When Stopped at 2:30 a.m. and Charged With DUI: Cops
He at first denied drinking but then admitted to having a few, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
‘Sex Organ’ Displayed at Plainfield Kohl’s: Complaint
A Plainfield man allegedly exposed his “sex organ” at Kohl’s.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Couple Killed in House Fire Identified
The husband and wife died of smoke and soot inhalation.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Mace Beats Rock in Neighbor Fight: Cops
The Maced man ended up in jail, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Robbery Case Cracked After Crook Caught Hanging Out On His Porch, Up Street From Crime Scene: Cops
He choked and robbed a woman who knew him on his own street, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Construction Worker Killed in Fall at Crest Hill Job Site
The Iowa man was killed Sunday morning.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
