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
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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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
Joliet, IL|News|
Parents of Young Woman Killed in Car Wreck Sue Bar Where Friend was Allegedly Drinking
The woman’s friend, who was allegedly driving, was also killed.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Walgreens Cigarette Thief's Car Seized: Petition
The Joliet woman parked her Cavalier in a handicap spot before snatching Newports and punching a clerk, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Cops Confiscate $135 in Coins from Alleged Heroin Dealer
The police also seized $722 in paper money, according to court papers.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Cops Confiscate $135 in Coins from Alleged Heroin Dealer
The police also seized $722 in paper money, according to court papers.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Halloween Store Stiffed Distributor On $23K Bill: Lawsuit
A seasonal importer from New York is suing the Joliet business.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Lockport Man Fell Off Stairlift When Seat Broke: Lawsuit
The man was riding the stairlift down from the second floor when the seat broke and he fell off, the lawsuit said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Man Says He Fell in the Shower at Harrah's Hotel, So He's Suing
There was a “slippery and greasy substance” on the floor of the shower, the lawsuit said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet West Grad, MLB Umpire Mark Carlson Working the World Series
The 16-year veteran umpire is working his first World Series.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Cigarette Thief Punched Walgreens Clerk, Absconded With 4 Packs of Newports: Cops
The cops captured the cigarette thief when she returned home later in the day, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Locked Up Man Charged With Attempted Jailhouse Rape
The Bolingbrook was slapped with sex charges.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Cops Let Woman Sexually Abuse Boy in Back of Squad Car: Lawsuit
The woman groped the child’s crotch, kissed him and snapped selfies, the complaint said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Ex-Con Gets 57 Years For Gunning Down Teen in 2011
Jevon Lesley shot the teen to death outside KO Zone Boxing Club.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
ComEd Billed Shorewood Woman More Than 9 Years For Wrong House: Lawsuit
The Shorewood woman wants ComEd to pay her more than $10,000.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Thug Preying on Elderly Women Outside Walmart Captured: Cops
One of the elderly women was thrown to the ground and hit her face against the pavement, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Teen Linked to Lincoln-Way East School Shooting Threat Was Set Up: Cops
The FBI traced the threat back to a 15-year-old but he had been set up, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
