Shorewood, IL|News|
Jury Picked For Louis' Restaurant Murder Trial
Christopher Leon "Little" Thompson allegedly gunned a man down while he was eating breakfast with his family in the crowded restaurant.
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|
Jury Picked For Louis' Restaurant Murder Trial
Christopher Leon "Little" Thompson allegedly gunned a man down while he was eating breakfast with his family in the crowded restaurant.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Widow of Golfer Killed in School Bus Tumble Suing Driver, Bus Company
The man had been standing up in the bus when he fell down the steps, out the door and hit his head, the lawsuit said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Accused Teen Killer Turns 18, Moved to Adult Jail
Christopher Stamps, held in juvenile jail since October 2014 for allegedly murdering a 16-year-old, was moved to adult jail on his birthday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Jilted Boyfriend Breaks Into Ex's Home, Stabs New Lover With Screwdriver, Rams Car During Chase: Cops
The Orland Park man was apparently unhappy with his ex-girlfriend’s new guy, according to police.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Slain Man Identified Through Fingerprints
The man was gunned down on Cypress Drive Saturday evening.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Sex Offender Caught On School Bus With Easter Seals Kids: Cops
The sex offender was taken into custody Saturday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Gun Attack Leaves 1 Dead and 1 Wounded: Sources
One person was killed and another wounded in the Saturday night shooting.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Cambodian Wedding Scammer Arrives in Joliet to Face Theft Charges: Cops
The former Bolingbrook resident had been arrested in Indiana.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Drunk and Running and Kicking - Plainfield Woman Restrained and Sedated After Arrest: Cops
The woman was taken to the hospital and then to the jail after she dried out, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Barefoot Kids Jump From Moving Minivan to Escape Drunken Stepfather: Cops
The cops tracked down the girls’ little brothers and mother, and she was drunk too, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Dimple-Obsessed White Castle Customer Jailed For Harassing Drive-Thru Worker: Cops
Homer Glen man really had a thing for the 22-year-old’s dimples, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Dimple-Obsessed White Castle Customer Jailed For Harassing Drive-Thru Worker: Cops
The Homer Glen really had a thing for the 22-year-old’s dimples, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
School of Rock Too Loud For Plainfield Art Gallery: Lawsuit
The School of Rock needs to turn it down, according to a lawsuit
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
3 In Custody For Doc's Drugs Heist, 1 Still On The Loose
The robbery crew tied up pharmacy employees before absconding with cash, liquor and drugs.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Beecher Cops Jail Man on Robbery, Restraint and Drug Charges - Do They Have Doc's Drugs Bandit?
The Park Forest man was jailed Thursday afternoon.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Drunken Driving Accident Killed Man: Cops
The Bolingbrook man was charged with driving drunk when his accident led to a man’s death.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Tax Preparers Filed 100s of Falsified Returns, Stole More Than $400K: AG
The Joliet women were jailed on $1 million bond apiece.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Dirty Old Pervert Exposed Himself to Home Depot Cashier: Cops
The dirty old Tinley Park man was caught on video and also made a purchase using a credit card with his name on it, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Was Homemade Sex Video Stolen Off Chipotle Worker's iPhone?
The young woman believes a co-worker stole a video of her fondling herself.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
