Joliet, IL|News|
Dead Joliet Baby's Autopsy Complete
Toxicological testing must still be performed.
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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Naperville, IL|News|
Feds Silent on Secret Naperville Spa Raid
The FDA raided a Naperville beauty spa — but won’t talk about it.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Feds Silent on Secret Spa Raid
The FDA raided a Naperville beauty spa — but won’t talk about it.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
No Trace of Missing Baby After Hundreds Search For 24 Hours
The year-old girl was playing in her front yard in Preston Heights when she vanished.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
People the Joliet Police Put in Jail: Police Blotter!
The Joliet police put these people in jail on Tuesday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Missing Baby: Bloodhounds, Helicopters Search Through Night For Baby Semaj
Fresh dogs and divers called in to continue the search Wednesday for Baby Semaj.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
‘Town is Fractured,’ Shorewood Mayor Says of Gas Flap
Mayor Rick Chapman also said his heart was broken.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Missing Baby: Sheriff’s Department Using Dogs, Helicopters, Asking For Public's Help
The shoeless 1-year-old was last seen near the corner of Luana Road and Richards Street in Joliet Township.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Police Sued For Fatal Crash of Fleeing Teen
The 17-year-old was suspected of stealing packages off a front porch.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Police Sued For Fatal Crash of Fleeing Teen
The 17-year-old was suspected of stealing packages off a front porch.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Police Sued For Fatal Crash of Fleeing Teen
The 17-year-old was suspected of stealing packages off a front porch.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Police Sued For Fatal Crash of Fleeing Teen
The 17-year-old was suspected of stealing packages off a front porch.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Angry Lady Ran Car Into ‘Friend’ Twice, Also Punched Him: Cops
They had been having an argument, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
$100K Win on Scratch-Off Ticket
The winner plans to share the prize with his family.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Catholic Charities Head Start Teacher Wins Scholarship
She is working toward an Early Childhood Education degree and is a student at Joliet Junior College.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
People the Joliet Police Put in Jail: Police Blotter!
The Joliet police put these people in jail on Monday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Sex Picture-Spreader Back in Jail For Allegedly Sending His Mom Video Through Facebook, Skipping Treatment
The Ohio teen was jailed for allegedly violating his probation.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Cousins Torched SUV, Possibly Over a Woman: Cops
The cousins harassed the owner of the SUV with texts both before and after they set fire to it, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
‘Inebriated’ Pregnant Mom’s Husband Caught Passed Out Drunk in Running Pickup: Cops
He had a half-full bottle of vodka in his lap when the cops found him, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Random Stranger Shoots Lost Teen In Chest: Cops
The gunman fired into a car occupied by two women and two children, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
