New Lenox, IL|News|
Man Slain in Joliet Trailer Park Remembered as 'Nice Guy'
Neighbors recalled a quiet man who talked to his cat when he was drunk, and said he may have been dead nearly a week when he was found.
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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Shorewood, IL|News|
Man Slain in Joliet Trailer Park Remembered as 'Nice Guy'
Neighbors recalled a quiet man who talked to his cat when he was drunk, and said he may have been dead nearly a week when he was found.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Man Slain in Joliet Trailer Park Remembered as 'Nice Guy'
Neighbors recalled a quiet man who talked to his cat when he was drunk, and said he may have been dead nearly a week when he was found.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Intoxicated Lockport Man With Toddler In Car Crashed Into Fence: Cops
The child was strapped into an unsecured safety seat, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Woman Battered Evidence Tech During Burglary Investigation: Cops
The woman was angry about the commotion caused by a neighbor who was upset about the break-in, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Ex-Con Who Broke Into House and Roughed Up Sleepy Old Man Now Caught With Pistol: Cops
The Lockport woman is back in jail after nine months of freedom.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Update: Joliet Man Slain on the Hill was Shot in Head
The Joliet man was standing with another man on Fairmont Avenue when he was shot in the head Saturday night.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Another Joliet Man Shot to Death on the Hill
The Joliet man was shot to death on Fairmont Avenue.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
FBI 'Aware' of Bomb Threats to Colleges
The feds said they have been in touch with and are willing to lend a hand to local police agencies.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Toddler Run Over By Riding Lawn Mower to Undergo Surgery Friday: Fund Page
The child’s Go Fund Me Page is more than halfway to its $10,000 goal.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Alleged Cabbie Stabber Jailed in Joliet
The Frankfort man finished an unrelated 18-day prison sentence and was taken to the Will County jail.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Young Ladies Follow Bus to Joliet West, Rush Teenage Sisters When They Get to School: Cops
One of attacked teens ended up hitting a Joliet West dean, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Man Held 4 Days By FBI Without Explanation Faces Bank Robbery Charge
The ex-convict and a Plainfield teen allegedly robbed a Carpentersville bank.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Family of Toddler Run Over by Riding Lawnmower Seeks Donations
The family has set up a Go Fund Me page and hopes to save the child’s leg.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Steger Teen Wanted For Armed Robbery Captured
The Steger teen was locked up in the Will County jail.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Plainfield Woman Injured in Motorcycle Wreck Claims Discarded Grass Clippings Caused Crash: Lawsuit
The woman is suing the man she says was driving the motorcycle and the couple she accused of dumping the grass in the street.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
State Sues Murderer for the $518,841 Spent to Keep Him Locked Up
The killer has been locked up for the 18 years.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
IDOC Wants Murderer to Pay Back the $518,841 It's Cost to Keep Him Locked Up: Lawsuit
The murderer has been locked up for the last 18 years.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Video: Tinley Lawyer Gets 30 Days Off for Allegedly Violent, Drunken Sex Store Escapades
The former Cook County prosecutor was found not guilty of all criminal charges but her license was still suspended for 30 days.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Outgoing Circuit Clerk Endorses Longtime Employee
Pamela McGuire is backing her director of operations, Andrea Lynn Chasteen.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
