Joliet, IL|News|
Roaches-For-Snakes Deal Gone Bad - Frankfort Man Ripped Off in Trade For $13K Worth of Roaches: Lawsuit
He agreed to trade six ball pythons for the roaches, 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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Joliet, IL|News|
Teen in Custody For 2014 Killing Turns 18, Gets Sent to Grownup Jail
He allegedly shot a man in the head and hit a teen in the foot during a drive-by gun attack.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
‘Ding Dong Ditch’ Left Shorewood Insurance Agent an Emotional Wreck: Lawsuit
The insurance agent suffered severe emotional distress, anxiety and weight loss, the lawsuit said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Liar Twice Told the Law His House was Burglarized: Cops
He allegedly called the cops twice in less than two weeks to lie about break-ins.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Intermediate School Cheerleader Injured in Fall During Practice: Lawsuit
The student’s mother is suing the Troy school district.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Appellate Court Kicks Out Lemont Man’s Road-Rage Murder Conviction
The appellate court ruled he should not have been found guilty of second-degree murder.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Appellate Court Kicks Out Lemont Man’s Murder Conviction
The appellate court ruled he should not have been found guilty of second-degree murder.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
FBI Releases Surveillance Photos of Heartland Bank Robbers
The two men took over and robbed the Minooka bank.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Heartland Bank in Minooka Robbed By Pistol-Packing Bandits
The two crooks took over the Minooka bank and robbed it.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Creepy Chemistry Teacher Sued By Student He Sexually Abused
The teenage student — who attempted suicide — is also suing Plainfield Central High School and the school district.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Teen Robbed at Gunpoint in Willow Avenue Alley
The teen was walking home when she was robbed.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Cousin Slashed Cousin in Thigh During Argument: Cops
The woman slashed her cousin with either a razor or a knife, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
30 Minutes, Pint of Blood Could Save a Life: Downtown Joliet Taylor Babec Blood Drive
Stop by the Taylor Babec Community Blood Drive on Chicago Street Thursday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
New Felony Charges For Crushing Friend Under Car Land Woman in Jail
The Romeoville woman was locked up after appearing in court Monday morning.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Housebreaker Hurled Woman to Ground, Demanded Money: Cops
The alleged home invader was later captured near his home, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Hoosier Wanted For Forging $9,800 Check Captured: Cops
The Indiana man was arrested and locked up in the Will County jail.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Benefit For Man Stricken With Cancer
He was badly injured in a motorcycle accident and later developed cancer.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Lie About Getting Gun Pulled on Her Outside Lifetime Fitness Lands Woman in Jail: Cops
She accused a man of pointing a gun at her but she was lying, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Badge-Flasher Pretended To Be Cop, Got Arrested: Police
He got into an argument with a dog walker and would have fought him, he said, but he’d been drinking all day, according to police.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Kicked Out of Park District Athletic Club, Joliet Man Threatens to 'Shoot That Place Up' - Cops
He was at the athletic club on a one-day free pass, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
