Joliet, IL|News|
Liquid Meth Forces Evacuation of Apartment Building
A state agent took four hours to stabilize and remove the potentially volatile substance, and process the crime scene.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
- Across Rhode Island
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|
2nd Killer in Joliet Man's Beating Death Arrested, Taken to Juvenile Jail: Cops
The second killer is only 17 years old, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Slain Man's Next-door Neighbor Jailed Friday Night on Murder Charge
A second man was also charged with the killing.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Murdered Man Found Outside Joliet Home Had Been Beaten To Death
An autopsy revealed the man suffered blunt force trauma.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Police Hosting Emergency Response Training
The training starts Jan. 28.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Trucker Died Of Apparent Heart Attack After Crashing Into Fence
A worker at the Patterson Road facility said the trucker appeared ill before he crashed into the fence, according to police.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Teens Dealing Heroin Out Of Motel Room Nabbed After Cop Spots Needle On Dresser: Police
The DEA and Braidwood cops went to the motel after getting a tip about the heroin dealing, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Ex-Con Punched Nurse in Face, Broke His Glasses: Cops
The ex-convict also bit another nurse, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
No Suspects in Thursday Night Slaying
The dead man was found in the driveway of a Houston Avenue home.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Hat-Stabber Files to Divorce Husband Half Her Age
The Joliet woman had been jailed for allegedly stabbing her now estranged husband.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Gesundheit! Courtroom Sneeze Lands Woman in Jail
The Channahon woman was charged with battery for allegedly sneezing at a bailiff and leaving a “mucus type substance” on her face.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Wilmington Heroin Kingpins Pinched in Drug Raid: Cops
The DEA and the Wilmington police teamed to take down the dealers, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Old Lady Scratched Driver During Road Rage Dustup: Cops
The old lady from Romeoville was angry about getting blocked into her parking spot, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Dumpster Fire Lands Teen in Juvenile Jail
An eyewitness identified the teenage firebug, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Crash Leaves Young Man With Multiple Skull Fractures, Bleeding On Brain
The young man was still clinging to life Wednesday, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Underground Railroad Explored at Pilcher Park Nature Center
“Tales of the Underground” will be held on Jan. 23 at the Pilcher Park Nature Center.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Lawyer in Alleged Wife Slay Plot Tried to Buy Off Snitch: Complaint
The wire-wearing snitch was — and still is — locked up in prison when the lawyer tried to pay him off, the complaint said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Sheriff's Department 'Improperly Withheld' Reports on Judge's Son's Arrest: AG
The attorney general’s office determined the sheriff’s department was wrong to withhold the report for more than a year.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
College Boy's Bond Set at $350K For Alleged Life Insurance Mom Stabbing
The Illinois State University student was headed back to school Monday morning but went instead to the county jail.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Angry Boyfriend Tears Up Gal Pal's Place, Goes Outside to Drink Cognac in Street, Gets Arrested: Cops
The angry boyfriend also cut his hand on a broken shower door and bled all over the place, police said.
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