Joliet, IL|News|
Bogus Sexual Harassment Claim Cost JJC Professor His Job: Lawsuit
The social sciences professor was done in by “incomplete” and “fake” text messages, the lawsuit said.
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."
Posting Activity
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet City Councilman Charged With Driving Under the Influence
He was speeding on Interstate 80 in an uninsured Volkswagen, according to court records.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
3 Young Crooks Hanging in Some Guy’s Vacation House Tied to 4 Burglaries: Cops
They broke in and stole from four homes in Shadow Lakes subdivision, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Couple Flushed Heroin Down Braidwood Motel Toilet But Were Too Slow To Get Rid Of It All: Cops
The couple was jailed on heroin and obstructing justice charges.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Harassed Mom Says She Received Death Threats From Ex While She Filed Report With Cops
She said the threatening texts popped up on her phone while she was at the Mokena Police Department.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Couple Ripped Off Elderly Relative For $6K, Husband Bought Motorcycle, Speedway Tix and Rented U-Haul: Cops
The Romeoville couple was arrested and locked up Thursday night.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Statewide Child Porn Operation Nabs Joliet Man: AG
The Joliet man was arrested as part of “Operation Glass House.”
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Death Threats and Dirty Words Land Matteson Man in Hot Water With Cops: Complaint
The Mokena police filed a felony case against the alleged harasser.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Whiskey-Throwing Wanted Man Shoved Lady, Punched 1 Cop and Kicked Another: Police
He abandoned a cart of stolen groceries but ran off with a case of whiskey after throwing a bottle at a security guard, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Rapper Star Money Arrested Again
The Joliet rapper was released from prison just two months ago.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
50-Cent Cup of Ice Drives Man to Drop Trousers and Moon 7-Eleven Clerk
He was enraged by the cost of a cup of ice.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Missing White Sox Tix Turn Up In Motel Dumpster
The motel housekeeper called her manager a liar and stormed off when he asked her about it, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Serial Liar Locked Up: Cops
He twice lied about his house getting burglarized, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Minooka Moms Mad About Mondamin Street Massage Parlors
The Minooka women suspect the spas are offering more than just massages — and don’t believe the village is doing enough about it.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Massage People Pull Stakes After Rubdown Lady Gets Grabby With Deputy: Cops
She put the deputy’s hand on her naked breast and rubbed his legs after pulling away his towel, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Massage People Pull Stakes After Rubdown Lady Gets Grabby With County Deputy: Cops
She put the deputy’s hand on her naked breast and rubbed his legs while his genitals were exposed, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Arrow Flies After Bar Fight That Led to Walmart Parking Lot Demo Derby: Cops
The cars raced down Jefferson Street before things got really bad in the Walmart parking lot, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
‘No Idea’ Why Joliet Woman Gunned Down on Porch: Aunt
The killer walked around the corner from Jasper Street and started shooting, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Friday Night Gun Attack Claims Woman's Life
She was sitting on a porch with others when she was shot in the back.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
BB Gun Shooter Fired Toward 2 Cops: Police
The two police officers were sitting in a marked squad car when a young man allegedly shot in their direction with a BB gun.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
