Joliet, IL|News|
Drunk Guy Broke Into Funeral Home, Smashed TV and Fake Plant: Cops
He tried to break through an office door but failed, police said.
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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Joliet, IL|News|
People the Joliet Police Put in Jail: Police Blotter!
This is who the Joliet police put in jail on Monday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Grade School Custodian Made ‘Unlawful’ Video: Cops
The custodian was jailed Monday night.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Grade School Custodian Made ‘Unlawful’ Video: Cops
The custodian was jailed Monday night.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Grade School Custodian Made ‘Unlawful’ Video: Cops
The custodian was jailed Monday night.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago U.S. Attorney Fardon Resigns Days After AG Asks Obama Holdovers To Go
Zachary Fardon is one of 46 holdovers from the Obama administration that Attorney General Jeff Sessions asked to step down.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
People the Joliet Police Put in Jail Sunday: Police Blotter!
It was just these two guys.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Drunk Punched Cop in Face After Refusing to Get Out of Car: Police
He had been driving around in the dark without headlights, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Punched in Parking Lot: Police
A man tried walking away from trouble but still got punched in the forehead, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Skimmer Sought — Scam Device Spotted, Scammer at Large
A skimming device was located but the man who installed it remains at large.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Propane Heater Set Man Ablaze, Killing Him
The Joliet man got too close to a propane heater, caught fire and was killed.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Firecracker Dog Killer Freed From Prison
He did time for blowing a dog’s face off with a firecracker and shooting at a human being with a gun.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
People the Joliet Police Put in Jail
This is who the Joliet police put in jail on Saturday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Passed Out Boyfriend Who Left Baby Alone in Cold Now Out of Jail Too: Cops
The boyfriend was freed on bond following the release of the baby’s mom.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Outlaws Flying Confederate Flag / Chicago Street Connection / Wild Ride / Emergency Power!
Week in Headlines: Mom's child endangerment case dismissed / "Not interested" in missing woman / Ruse burglary arrest
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Daylight Savings Time: Don’t Forget to Change Your Clocks Before You Got to Bed
Daylight Savings Time starts 2 a.m. Sunday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
People Who Went to Jail Friday: Police Blotter!
This is who the Joliet police put in jail on Friday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Brazen Teen Tied to Chilling Home Invasion: Cops
The 15-year-old was locked up in juvenile jail but his three alleged accomplices remain at large.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Joliet Schools Hosting Autism Awareness Run/Walk
There will also be a family fair.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Joliet Schools Hosting Autism Awareness Run/Walk
There will also be a family fair.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
