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Do Not Pass Go: Police Blotter!
And don't collect $200 either.
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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Baby Sema'j DCFS Report / Insane — But Not Guilty / Black Shadow Walter Payton Bandit / Brit Wants Better Jail Food
Week in Headlines: Jailed maintenance man sued / Alleged Xanax Dealer Nabbed / Rabid Bat Captured
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Troy Student Chosen For Summer STEM Program At Loyola
In addition to career exploration, students will participate in team-building and problem-solving activities.
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Drug, Domestic Battery & Battery Charges: Police Blotter!
The Joliet police arrested these people.
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I-80 Overnight Lane Closures Starting Next Week
Lanes will be closed in both directions from Joliet to Morris.
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Death By Neglect: Baby Sema’j DCFS Report Released
The report was written at the request of the Department of Children and Family Services.
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Creepy Maintenance Man Groped Woman: Lawsuit
The maintenance man was jailed on sexual assault and abuse charges.
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Jailed In Joliet: Police Blotter!
The Joliet police arrested these people.
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Book Recycling Event At Pilcher Park
The book recycling event starts June 2.
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Liar Jailed For Making Up Story About Armed Robbery: Complaint
She lied about being the victim of an armed robbery, the criminal complaint said.
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Mom Left 4-Year-Old Alone In Car While She Went On Job Interview: Cops
The mother left the little girl with a cell phone so she could watch videos, police said.
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Drug, Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery & More Charges: Police Blotter!
The Joliet police arrested these people.
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That’s Insane! Joliet Man Not Guilty Of Alleged Plot To Blow Up Catholic Charities Apartment
He was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
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‘Black Shadow’ Walter Payton Jersey-Wearing Bandit Stuck Up 7-Eleven
He was also wearing distinctive gloves.
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Joliet People Arrested By The Joliet Police: Police Blotter!
The Joliet police arrested these people.
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Police Checkpoints Starting Wednesday, Running Through Memorial Day
The police will have checkpoints set up for the next six days.
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Stranger Tried Grabbing Teen Girls: Cops
He tried to get his arm around one girl’s shoulder and around the waist of the other, police said.
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Sickened School Kids Took Xanax: Cops
The two Joliet West High School students reportedly received medical treatment.
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Rabid Bat Captured in Wilmington — First For 2017 in Will County
A puppy was playing with the rabid bat prior to its capture.
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People Put In Jail By The Joliet Police: Police Blotter!
The Joliet police put these people in jail.
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