Joliet, IL|News|
Judge's Son Shows Up For Felony Domestic Case, Still No Trial Date
The special prosecutor said he does “anticipate that there will be a plea,” but one has yet to be scheduled.
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|
See the Video of Councilman Larry Hug Getting Slapped at the Double J and Hear the 911 Call
Councilman Hug was bloodied — but kept his feet and never stopped smoking.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Harness Embedded in Flesh of Neglected Dog: Cops
A Joliet teen left the harness on the dog so long that it became embedded in the animal’s skin, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Harasser Kept Calling Hospital, Also Broke Police Department's Door and Chair: Cops
The Bolingbrook man was locked up after bothering people and breaking things, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Vandals Did $1,750 in Damage to Zabrocki Plaza Fountain
The vandals struck over the winter, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Fired Restaurant Worker Slipped in Through the Back Door: Cops
A manager suspected she stole from her former co-workers but she denied it, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Probation For Last 2 Miley Cyrus Boys
They dodged jail but can’t drink for two years.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Kicked Out Houseguest to Stand Trial For Allegedly Murdering Former Host
The trial is set to start Tuesday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Vice Lord's Stabbing Victim Was Just 14: Cops
The teen was chased down and stabbed, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Shoe-Stealing Fugitive Captured By Will County Cops: Police
The former Joliet resident is wanted in Indiana.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Drunk Driver Sped Off With 3 Kids In Car While Deputy Was Giving Her A Ticket: Cops
They caught the Shorewood woman in a Walgreens parking lot, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Armed Robber Apprehended: Cops
The Joliet man pulled a stickup on McDonough Street in January, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Vice Lord Wanted For Knife Attack Captured: Cops
He allegedly stabbed a minor last month.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Driver Killed in Head-On Collision After Passing Cousin On 2-Lane Road: Cops
The cousin looked on as both drivers were killed in a head-on collision.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Vice Lord Gangster Wanted For Stabbing: Cops
The Crest Hill man allegedly stabbed a minor in March.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Obituary: Jacob A. Bulanda
The 24-year-old passed away unexpectedly.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
For Just $27.50, Hear Creepy 'Making a Murderer' DA Explain How He Didn't Put an Innocent Man in Prison For Life
Ken Kratz and Fox News’ Judge Jeanine will take the stage in Rockford to explain how Steven Avery is really actually guilty after all.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Lawyer Jailed For Looting WWII Vet's Living Trust Now Charged With Stealing From 2 Ladies: Cops
He’s allegedly done a lot of stealing, including $1 million from the war vet.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Rapist Blackmailer Fondled Child in Jewel, Tried to Rape Another Minor: Cops
He was already in jail for allegedly raping and blackmailing a teen.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Estate of Old Woman 'Abandoned' at Dialysis Facility Sues Center, Ambulance Company and Nursing Home
The old woman was left alone for hours in the dialysis center on Halloween night.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
