Joliet, IL|News|
Lady Arrested In Law Library Turns Out To Be An Attorney, Says The Cops 'Humiliated' Her
The former Cook County prosecutor said the cops shackled her wrists and ankles before carting her off to jail.
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|
Getting Lippy in Law Library Lands Lady in Jail: Cops
She had problems with a courthouse law library employee and the deputies who told her to go, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Indiana Attorney in Trouble For Threatening To Chop Up Wife With Ax
He drove to his wife’s house with an ax but she was gone and the cops were there.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
State's Attorney Glasgow to Announce Student Art Scholarship winners at Heroin Summit
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow will the winners at the 2016 HERO-HELPS Summit.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Special Prosecutor Appointed to Case of Councilman Larry Hug's Alleged Slapper
A Will County Board member looked on as the councilman was slapped in a Joliet bar, according to video of the incident.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
'There's a Damn Turkey Walking Through the Cemetery'
It was the biggest turkey he had ever seen.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Heroin Deaths on Rise as Summit Approaches
The Will County Coroner’s Office reports troubling statistics and alarming new developments in the heroin crisis.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Bowling Buddy Called Cops on Drunken Pal: Police
The allegedly intoxicated bowler was charged with driving under the influence.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Cubs Pitcher Milt Pappas Found Dead in Beecher Home
The All-Star pitcher died of natural causes, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Skooter's Stabber Surrenders: Cops
The Shorewood woman turned herself in at the Joliet Police Department.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Sticky-Fingered Hospital Patient Helped Himself to Lots of Drugs: Cops
He broke into a crash cart, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Motorcycle Man in Critical Condition After Crash: Cops
The Joliet man suffered massive head trauma, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Clinging To Life After Head-On Crash: Cops
The Joliet man was driving in the wrong lane on South Chicago Street, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Texas Child Molester Captured in Joliet: Cops
The San Antonio man was locked up in the county jail.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Indy Shooter Captured in Joliet After Possible Love Triangle Gun Attack: Cops
The gunman shot his former lover at an Indianapolis hotel and then found another man and shot him too, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Fugitive Killer Captured in Texas Arrives in Joliet: Cops
He murdered an 85-year-old man two years ago, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Ohio Arby's Worker Hauled to Joliet For Sending Out Woman's Sex Pics Without Permission: Cops
The Ohio teen arrived at the Will County jail Friday night.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Will County Republicans Elect 1st Female Chair
She was elected by nearly 100 percent of the elected Will County Republican Precinct Committeemen present at the County Convention.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Cruel Teen Surrenders To Cops, Arrested For Letting Dog's Skin Grow Over Harness: Police
The teen was charged with cruelty and neglecting her duties as an animal owner.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Mall Cop Secretly Recorded Teen Using Bathroom: Police
The mall security guard secretly recorded McDonald’s workers using an employee restroom at the mall, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
