Joliet, IL|News|
Custer Park Man Burned to Death in House Fire
The man was found dead in his home Friday night.
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|
Estate of Motorcycle Man Killed in Crash Sued by Woman Who Lost Leg
The woman, who was riding on the back of the motorcycle, is also suing a driver involved in the crash.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Zumba Lady Slipped on Wet Floor, Now Suing Bolingbrook Park District: Lawsuit
The woman tore a ligament in her ankle, the lawsuit said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Beecher Man Jailed on Child Porn Charges
The Beecher man was booked into the Will County jail.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Beecher Man Wanted on Child Porn Charges
The warrant for the Beecher man’s arrest carries a $300,000 bond.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Disgraced Fox Lake Suicide Super Cop Tried Putting Gang Hit on Official, Stashed Coke in Desk
Lt. “G.I. Joe” Gliniewicz tried to connect with a motorcycle gang leader in hopes of having the village manager killed.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Video: 'We Go Where the Facts Lead Us' in Fox Lake Probe
Task Force Commander explains why it took nearly two months to figure out G.I. Joe killed himself.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Man Convicted of Kendall's 1st Sex-Based Hate Crime Back in Jail
Marquitte West just got out of prison 13 months ago.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
GI Faux: Hero Cop Committed the 'Ultimate Betrayal'
Before killing himself, “G.I. Joe” Gliniewicz looted his department’s Explorers Post and discussed murdering the town’s administrator.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Update: Woman Who Ran Over Friend Says 'I Didn't Mean To!'
The young woman said she woke up with an assault rifle pointed at her face and fled for her life.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Makeup Man Brawled With Boyfriend, Assaulted Deputy: Cops
The Romeoville man did not want his boyfriend arrested, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Man Staying at Morning Star Mission Charged with Kentucky Murder
The Joliet police picked the man up Monday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Guilty Verdict Reversed in Mokena Bar Brawl Coma-Punch Case
One Judge said there was not enough evidence to convict the New Lenox man in the first place.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Caretaker Crushed By Car After Resident Finds Her Friends Flopping At His House: Cops
The floppers tried to drive off but ran over the caretaker and got stuck, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Plainfield Man Sued Over Alleged Barroom Brawl Sucker Punch
The man on the wrong end of the alleged punch is also suing the Joliet bar.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Old Woman Left in Building After Dialysis Facility Closed Died of Natural Causes: Coroner
The 71-year-old woman spent nearly 20 hours in the hospital before she died.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
80-Year-Old Woman Died of Smoke Inhalation: Coroner
The woman may have been dead for as long as a day when she was found.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Intoxicated Man Falls Down and Hits Head While Waiting on Ride From Wife: Cops
The police said they had the man call his wife to come get him from the Casey’s General Store.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Old Woman Left at Dialysis Center for Hours Halloween Night, Died Next Day: Cops
An ambulance never picked the woman up, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Made Up In The Lockup: Happy Halloween - The Morning After
The Halloween party looks like it ended early for these guys.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
