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Baby Sema’j’s Death House Burns to Ground
The house was reduced to rubble in a Saturday morning fire.
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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Vasectomy Left Shorewood Man Gangrenous: Lawsuit
After the vasectomy, the Shorewood man was subjected to “surgical debridement of his scrotum and penis,” the lawsuit said.
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Sex Video Lands Jail Guard in Jail: Cops
A Will County Correctional Officer was locked up in the jail where he worked.
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Baby Sema’j’s Funeral: Pastor Rips DCFS, Blames Agency For Child’s Tragic Death
“I believe there should be accountability,” the pastor said.
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Gun & Drug & Obstructing Justice & More Charges: Police Blotter!
The Joliet police arrested these people.
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Troy 'Beauty and the Beast' Stars Hold Meet-and-Greet With Special Needs Students
The stars of the production met with special needs students after the show.
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Mother of Slain Ex-Con’s Daughter Suing Alleged Killer
The slain ex-convict’s daughter’s mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
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People the Joliet Police Put in Jail: Police Blotter!
These people were arrested by the Joliet police.
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Pot Trafficker Nabbed After Beaten Girlfriend Called Cops: Police
He was carrying 25 baggies of marijuana when he was arrested for beating his girlfriend, police said.
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Cough Syrup Caper Ends Badly For Wanted Chicago Woman: Cops
She tried to pick up some promethazine with codeine, police said.
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Check Out the Films in Joliet's Movies in the Park Lineup
Take a look at the films for this summer's Joliet Park District Movies in the Park series.
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Boys & Girls Club of Joliet Member of the Month
The Boys & Girls Club of Joliet announced the Member of the Month.
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State Senator Wants Answers About Death of Baby Semaj
Semaj was found dead under a couch 33 hours after a DCFS worker left her home.
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Painful Pedicure Left Woman Suffering: Lawsuit
Skin was cut from her foot during the pedicure, the lawsuit said.
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Jailed By The Joliet Police: Police Blotter!
The Joliet police arrested these people and took them to jail.
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Baby Abandoner Repeatedly Punched Child’s Mom in Head: Cops
The Joliet man’s back in jail.
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More Trees to Fall in Joliet's Assault on Emerald Ash Borer
The city plans to cut down trees Saturday and Sunday as part of its struggle with the emerald ash borer.
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$550,000 Lucky Day Lotto Win For Shorewood Woman
She hit it big with a Lucky Day Lotto ticket.
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Jailed By The Joliet Police: Police Blotter!
The Joliet police arrested these people.
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Gas Station Bandits Struck at Joliet BP
Police are exploring whether the Sunday stickup might be related to two the previous day in the southern part of the county.
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