Joliet, IL|News|
Hero Dad Pointed at 'Piece of S---' Miley Cyrus Boys, Told How They Stomped, Kicked Defenseless Man
Donnie Rice went to the aid of a defenseless man and was viciously beaten for his bravery, he 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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Silver Cross Lets Man With 'Nowhere To Go' Stick Around, He Attacks Security Guard: Cops
The Joliet man was treated at the hospital but had nowhere to go after, police said, until he went to jail.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Trials of the Miley Cyrus Boys Begin
Two of the men charged with the Miley Cyrus Boys bar beatings went on trial Wednesday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Bears Scarf-Wearing Armed Robber Nabbed During Traffic Stop: Cops
The Joliet man stuck up a motel and a GameStop, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Sweaty, Wild-Eyed Houseguest Choked and Battered Host: Cops
The Naperville man was wanted for failing to appear in court for a previous battery case, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Wire and Stick-Wielding Robber Taken Down By Brothers-in-Law: Cops
The Lockport man used a wire for stabbing and a stick for striking, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Video: Kook Who Falsely Claimed He Ran Over Woman Back To Support Jail Buddy
David McCarthy was in court to support attorney Robert Gold-Smith at his murder-for-hire trial — and he might even testify.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Cold Feet For Cambodian Wedding Scammer?
Wanted for allegedly swindling a co-worker with promises of a Cambodian bride, she was expected to surrender but has yet to do so.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Lying Lockport Lady Called 911 And Said She'd Been Attacked By Mystery Slasher: Cops
The Lockport woman is wanted on felony charges for allegedly lying to the police about getting slashed with a knife.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Cops ID Ex-Con's Killer, Searching For Lockport Teen
A Lockport teen allegedly gunned down the drug-hunting ex-convict.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy Guilty of Possessing Kiddie Porn
The tattoo-faced man beat a stiffer charge of disseminating child pornography.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Girlfriend Viciously Beat Girlfriend on the Way to Steak 'n Shake, Chased and Continued to Beat Her in Parking Lot: Cops
The beaten girlfriend was bleeding from her head, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Pickup Truck Passenger Broke Out Back Window, Punched Driver: Cops
The man was riding in the bed of the pickup truck when he seemingly lost it and attacked the driver, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Pickup Truck Passenger Broke Out Back Window, Punched Driver: Cops
The man was riding in the bed of the pickup truck when he seemingly lost it and attacked the driver, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Pickup Truck Passenger Broke Out Back Window, Punched Driver: Cops
The man was riding in the bed of the pickup truck when he seemingly lost it and attacked the driver, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Hearing Officer Lost Gig For Ruling Against Village: Attorney
“The village is trying to control the outcome of the cases,” the attorney said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Update: Police Say Murdered Ex-Con Was Looking To Buy Drugs
The Romeoville man was shot in the chest.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Ex-Con Once Mistaken For Murderer Shot To Death Wednesday
The Romeoville man was only out of prison for two months when he was killed.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Armed Robber Nabbed After 2 Stickups in Same Day: Cops
The bandit robbed a couple in a Richards Street parking lot and a man outside his home on Strong Avenue, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Chemical Attack at Walmart Carried Out on Man, Woman and Child: Cops
At least one child, and possibly two, were attacked, police said.
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