Joliet, IL|News|
Bad Driver Caught Holding Heroin: Cops
Another motorist called the cops to complain about his driving, police 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|
Gunman, Gal-Pal Jailed In Connection With Shooting Man In Neck
The couple was locked up Tuesday night.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Final Miley Cyrus Boy Found Guilty
A judge found the last of the Miley Cyrus Boys guilty of a 2014 attack in a Joliet bar.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Crazy Confessor Kicked Out Of Courthouse Law Library During Jail Buddy's Wife-Hit Trial
Also, a county deputy was specially assigned to keep an eye on David McCarthy while he was at the courthouse.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Mugger Flushed Out From Pile Of Rocks, Caught After Foot Chase: Cops
A second crook remains at large.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Young Man Killed in Rollover Wreck Leaves Behind Unborn Child
The young man’s obituary said he was a father-to-be.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Judge Doesn't Want to Talk About How He Shot Himself in the Hand
Judge Robert Brumund shot himself in the hand over the weekend, sources said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Driver in Fatal, Allegedly Drunken Wreck Jailed
The Joliet man was taken from the hospital to the county jail Monday afternoon.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Chair Yanked Out From Under Lady At Church: Lawsuit
The woman fell down and got hurt at the Bolingbrook church, according to a lawsuit.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Naperville Mom Left Young Kids at Motel While She Went to Buy Heroin: Cops
The police said the woman made a habit of leaving her children unattended while she went to Chicago to buy heroin
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Mom Left Young Kids at Motel While She Went to Buy Heroin: Cops
The police said the woman made a habit of leaving her children unattended while she went to Chicago to buy heroin
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Motel Menace - Morris Man Terrorized Desk Clerks, Guest: Cops
The Morris man bothered desk clerks at two different motels, tried to snatch a purse and pulled a fire alarm, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Coroners IDs Young Man Killed in Drunken Rollover Wreck
The 24-year-old man was left behind by his buddy, who had been driving, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Passenger Killed In Drunken Wreck, Driver Fled But Caught Nearby: Cops
An Uber driver saw the crash and the 24-year-old driver, who allegedly checked on his passenger before running off.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Update: Fatal Hit-And-Run Capped Bar Parking Lot Fight And Shooting: Cops
As many as 10 men and two women were involved in the altercation outside El Rodeo bar, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Run Over And Left For Dead: Pedestrian Killed On Joliet Street
The Joliet man was found dead on Jackson Street early Sunday morning.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Ex-Con Wanted For Contact With Gang Member: Cops
The Aurora man was released from prison three months ago.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Drugstore Employees Tied Up In Shocking Pharmacy Heist
More than $20,000 worth of drugs and two bottles of Crown Royal were stolen from the Beecher pharmacy.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Jailed On Child Porn Case, Joliet Man Now Charged With Raping Child
The 66-year-old man raped a child over the course of nearly two years, according to a criminal complaint.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Racist Prank Caller Harassing Daycare Workers
The racist has called Bobbie Noonan’s Child Care facilities in Tinley Park, Homer Glen and Lockport, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
