Joliet, IL|News|
Nearly $1,700 Raised For Slain Woman's Funeral Costs, Still a Long Way to Go
The family of Laura Gonzalez needs $14,000.
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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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Man Masturbated in Front of Children at Park Splash Pad: Cops
The man was allegedly in his parked car “with children visibly playing” at the splash pad.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Woman Charged with Murdering Husband in April Says She was Menaced by Man Now Living with Her
The alleged murderer said her former friend was going to throw her wheelchair at her and also waved her crutch at her.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Woman Charged with Murdering Husband in April Says She was Menaced by Man Now Living with Her
The alleged murderer said her former friend was going to throw her wheelchair at her and also waved her crutch at her.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Woman Charged with Murdering Husband in April Says She was Menaced by Man Now Living with Her
The alleged murderer said her former friend was going to throw her wheelchair at her and also waved her crutch at her.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Woman Charged with Murdering Husband in April Says She was Menaced by Man Now Living with Her
The alleged murderer said her former friend was going to throw her wheelchair at her and also waved her crutch at her.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Woman Charged with Murdering Husband in April Says She was Menaced by Man Now Living with Her
The alleged murderer said her former friend was going to throw her wheelchair at her and also waved her crutch at her.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Crook Uses Fake Money to Buy iPhone, Pal Pulls Fake Gun After Deal: Cops
The seller and his father chased the men down and got the phone back, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Crook Uses Fake Money to Buy iPhone, Pal Pulls Fake Gun After Deal: Cops
The seller and his father chased the men down and got the phone back, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Crook Uses Fake Money to Buy iPhone, Pal Pulls Fake Gun After Deal: Cops
The seller and his father chased the men down and got the phone back, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Crook Uses Fake Money to Buy iPhone, Pal Pulls Fake Gun After Deal: Cops
The seller and his father chased the men down and got the phone back, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Exotic Animals Freed From Cages at Rescue Shelter
An emu, a Palawan porcupine, a coatimundi and two kinkajous remain missing.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Exotic Animals Freed From Cages at Rescue Shelter
An emu, a Palawan porcupine, a coatimundi and two kinkajous remain missing.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Exotic Animals Freed From Cages at Rescue Shelter
An emu, a Palawan porcupine, a coatimundi and two kinkajous remain missing.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Exotic Animals Freed From Cages at Rescue Shelter
An emu, a Palawan porcupine, a coatimundi and two kinkajous remain missing.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Exotic Animals Freed From Cages at Rescue Shelter
An emu, a Palawan porcupine, a coatimundi and two kinkajous remain missing.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Curious Teen Goes to Check Out Gunfire, Gets Shot in Shoulder: Cops
The teen heard gunshots and went to see what was going on, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Curious Teen Goes to Check Out Gunfire, Gets Shot in Shoulder: Cops
The teen heard gunshots and went to see what was going on, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Curious Teen Goes to Check Out Gunfire, Gets Shot in Shoulder: Cops
The teen heard gunshots and went to see what was going on, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Joliet Man Slashed Wife's Throat: Cops
The Joliet man was jailed on a charge of attempted murder.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
