Joliet, IL|News|
Toddler Run Over By Riding Lawn Mower Driven By Great-Grandma
The great-grandmother backed over the 2-year-old, police said.
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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Darien, IL|News|
Former Neuqua Valley High School Teacher Charged With Luring Teen For Sex
The teacher was charged with trying to entice a teen to having sex with him while he was still employed by the school.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Police Look for Neuqua Valley Teacher Accused of Trying to Lure Teen for Sex
The high school teacher was charged with trying to entice a teen into sex with him while he was still working for the school.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Former Neuqua Valley High School Teacher Charged With Trying to Lure Teen For Sex
The teacher was charged with trying to entice a teen to having sex with him while he was still working for the school.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Former Neuqua Valley High School Teacher Charged With Trying to Lure Teen For Sex
The teacher was charged with trying to entice a teen to having sex with him while he was still working for the school.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Former Neuqua Valley High School Teacher Charged With Trying to Lure Teen For Sex
The teacher was charged with trying to entice a teen to having sex with him while he was still working for the school.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Secret Prisoner: Bolingbrook Man in Custody For FBI - Feds Won't Say Why
The ex-convict was arrested by the Bolingbrook police Monday night and held for the FBI.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Public Defender Accused Of Sexual Harassment Had Already Been Ordered Into Sexual Harassment Counseling: Filing
The Will County Public Defender underwent sexual harassment counseling at a mental health center, according to a court filing.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Auto Shop Owner Battered Truck Buyer's Buddy: Cops
The Hazel Crest man wanted to buy the truck for himself, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Councilman McFarland Giving Away Smoke Detectors
McFarland and other volunteers are also willing to assist in properly installing the new smoke detectors for residents.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Lockport Man Stole $300K Worth of Laptops and Smartphones from Joliet Warehouse
The man was working as a small parcels shipping clerk when he sent the computers and phones to himself.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Estranged Husband's Ex-Gal Pal Allegedly Sent Wife Penis Pump, Herpes Pamphlet
The ex-girlfriend was charged with disorderly conduct.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Teen Suffered Broken Leg and Head Injury in Brutal High School Beating: Lawsuit
The teen is suing the school district over the alleged beating.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Deaf, Elderly Chinese Man Missing and in Danger
The 85-year-old man speaks only Chinese.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Ex-Con Charged with Joliet Man's Murder
The two men had argued prior to the killing, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Plainfield Man Charged With Threatening To Go On Shooting Spree Outside High School
The Plainfield man allegedly threatened to shoot “whoever came around his apartment” but really just had a toy gun.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
House, Passing Car Hit by Bullets on the Hill
The driver was unharmed.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
House, Passing Car Hit by Bullets on the Hill
The driver was unharmed.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
House, Passing Car Hit by Bullets on the Hill
The driver was unharmed.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
House, Passing Car Hit by Bullets on the Hill
The driver was unharmed.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
