Joliet, IL|News|
118 Years Later, 10-Year-Old's Grave Honored With Flowers, Dolls, Medals
The young girl was killed while on her way to a funeral procession more than a century ago.
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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Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Miley Cyrus Boys Ringleader Loses Booze Bracelet, Still Supposed To Stay Dry
He won’t have to wear a SCRAM bracelet but the judge said he still can’t drink.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Miley Cyrus Boys Ringleader Loses Booze Bracelet, Still Supposed To Stay Dry
He won’t have to wear a SCRAM bracelet but the judge said he still can’t drink.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Miley Cyrus Boys Ringleader Loses Booze Bracelet, Still Supposed To Stay Dry
He won’t have to wear a SCRAM bracelet but the judge said he still can’t drink.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
House on Fox Hound Trail Was Place To Be For 'Underage Drinking Party' Last Month: Cops
A Beecher woman hosted not one, but two underage drinking parties, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
County Investigator Suspended From Job For Making Joke During Sexual Harassment Training
The joke was deemed to be too lewd for sexual harassment training.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Teens Terrorize Steak 'n Shake Diners: Cops
The teenage girls started a fight with other patrons and one broke a glass, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Fight With Mom and Cops on Way to Court Lands Woman in Jail: Police
The Lockport woman missed court after she verbally abused her mother and spat on a cop, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Murderer Sentenced to 70 Years For Slaying Friend, Hiding Body
Brian Trainauskas killed his friend Monica Timar in 2009.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
73-Year-Old Catholic Charities Volunteer Sued For Allegedly Punching 5-Year-Old In Face
The volunteer faces a criminal battery charge as well.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Wanted Woman Exploited Elderly Lady, Stole ID and Electronics: Cops
The wanted woman allegedly wrote checks in the woman’s name, and stole her cash and identity.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Embattled Public Defender Replaced
The Will County Public Defender — retiring amidst allegations of sexual harassment — has been replaced.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Miley Cyrus Boy Ringleader Tries Again to Ditch Booze-Monitoring Bracelet
The cost of wearing the alcohol-monitoring device has become “burdensome” to the chief Miley Cyrus Boy, according to court papers.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Cop Roughed Up Wrongly Detained Resident: Federal Lawsuit
The Bolingbrook man is suing the village and claims he was injured by a police officer.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Speeding at Joliet Cop Gets Lockport Man 5 Bullets, 4 Years
The Lockport man was shot five times and found guilty of speeding at a police officer.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Prowler Nabbed While Strolling Away From Crime Scene, Sipping on Bottle of Booze: Cops
The crook had a bottle of liquor and three watches, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
12-Year-Old Jailed For Clubbing Classmate In Head With Wiffle Ball Bat: Cops
The beaten 13-year-old’s mother took him to Edward Hospital in Naperville, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Cops Broke Teen's Neck After False Arrest: Lawsuit
The young man had gone to his pregnant girlfriend’s home to help her move after her parents kicked her out, the lawsuit said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Cops Seize Arsenal of Firearms, Arrest Dad and 2 Sons After West Side Raid: Police
The father was jailed on drug and weapons charges and his sons were released on their own recognizance.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Did a Prowler Steal Your Pocket Watch? Then Give the Cops a Call
The Joliet police are hoping to hear from the owners of stolen pocket watches.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
