Joliet, IL|News|
Ex-Con Captured, Questioned About Double Murder: Cops
The Bourbonnais man was taken into custody for allegedly violating his parole.
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|
State's Attorney Glasgow Receives Friend of Education Award From Will County Regional Office of Education
Glasgow was honored for his longstanding commitment to students and educational issues.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Slain Couple Was Beaten to Death: Coroner
The man and woman both suffered multiple blows to their heads, an autopsy revealed.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Update: School Board Prez Says Sexual Predator Never Made It Past Security Vestibule
The sexual predator was turned away by the superintendent of schools, the board president said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Sexual Predator Allegedly Lurked Around Lockport School
The former Joliet resident had previously pleaded guilty to a sex crime.
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Joliet, IL|News|
'Little Killer' Tried to Kill a Man: Cops
Daeviontae “Little Killer” Pruitte has been charged with attempted murder.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Update: Coroner Confirms IDs of Body Shop Owner's Slain Son and Girlfriend
The son worked at the Cass Street body shop, a source said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Update: Body Shop Owner's Son and Girlfriend Found Slain at Business
The son worked at the Cass Street body shop, a source said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
2 Dead in Cass Street Body Shop
Police located the bodies and are waiting on a search warrant.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Phony Football Merchandise Lands Bolingbrook Man in Trouble With Law: Cops
He allegedly had phony NFL merchandise for sale.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Keno-Playing Indiana Couple Who Beat Cheating Charges Now Suing Harrah's, State Cops
The state cops conspired against the couple just because they were winning, the lawsuit said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
'Little Killer' Locked Up Again
He beat a murder case but now he’s been charged with stealing a cell phone.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Evergreen Ripper Gets Life in Prison
The jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes before finding Drumaine McKinley guilty of a young woman’s brutal and heinous murder.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Bit The Hand That Caught Her - Thieving Woman Chomped On Security Guard: Cops
The thieving Blue Island woman bit the security guard who caught her, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
2 Wounded, 2 in Custody For Shooting on Marcella Avenue
One of the wounded men was there to buy drugs, police said, and the other was the target of the gun attack.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Suicidal Man Set Crest Hill Home on Fire: Cops
The wanted man suffered burns to his face and was charged with arson.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Woman Injured When Ambulance Crashed Into Her Car: Lawsuit
The woman is suing Kurtz Ambulance Service and an ambulance driver.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Angry Boyfriend Tries to Run Down Bystander, Misses, Hits Parked Car: Cops
He was angry that the the other man intervened in his fight with his girlfriend, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
5th-Grade Teacher Jailed For Sex With 12-Year-Old Student: Cops
The Minooka man taught fifth-grade social studies at Dirksen Junior High, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Meth Maker Interrupted in the Middle of Cooking Up Batch at Braidwood House: Cops
Police reportedly raided the house and found a batch of methamphetamine cooking.
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