Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Schools Hosting Autism Awareness Run/Walk
There will also be a family fair.
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|
Homeland Security Wants Mokena Man on Child Porn Charge
The unmarried retiree said he had no idea he was even under investigation.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Library Class Teaches How to Track Rainfall
You can learn how to track precipitation.
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Joliet, IL|News|
3-Car Wreck Claims 1 Man’s Life
A woman ran a stop sign and sent a car careening head-on into another vehicle, police said.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Cub Scout Spaghetti Dinner
The spaghetti dinner is March 16.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Outlaws Flying Confederate Flag From Joliet Clubhouse
The motorcycle club has been flying a Confederate flag at its East Washington Street building.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Chicago Street Will Connect Again
The downtown street has been cut off for decades.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Drug Dealer Caught With Stolen Guitars, TVs, Golf Clubs & Scuba Gear: Cops
He also had a couple pounds of pot and a “sizable” amount of cash, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Wild Ride — Deputy Clings to Fleeing SUV, Tumbles Off on Turn: Cops
The fugitive teen who took the deputy on the wild ride was captured in Joliet early Wednesday.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Who Went to Jail Tuesday? Police Blotter!
Not too many people went to jail on Tuesday.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Emergency Power! Mayor Cleared to Pull Business Licenses
The mayor can now shut down a licensed business for seven days.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Miss Illinois Drops By Shorewood School
She brought her love of reading and message of acceptance of those with disabilities.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Case Dismissed — Mom Off the Hook For Baby Allegedly Left Alone Outside in Cold
The 11-month-old’s mother was released from jail but her boyfriend’s still locked up.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Who Went to Jail on Sunday? Police Blotter!
This is who the Joliet police put in jail on Sunday.
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Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Bartender Ignored Drunken Racists’ Threats and Abuse Prior to Beating: Lawsuit
The drunken racists followed the man from the bar and beat him, the lawsuit said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Bartender Ignored Drunken Racists’ Threats and Abuse Prior to Beating: Lawsuit
The drunken racists followed the man from the bar and beat him, the lawsuit said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Bartender Ignored Drunken Racists’ Threats and Abuse Prior to Beating: Lawsuit
The drunken racists followed the man from the bar and beat him, the lawsuit said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Married Old Boyfriend ‘Not Interested’ in Search For Missing Deputy
The missing woman’s former boyfriend wouldn’t answer when he was asked if he killed her.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Admitted Gypsy Wanted For Ruse Burglary Locked Up Again: Cops
She stole jewelry from an elderly Channahon couple, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Baby Girl Left Alone Outside In Cold While Mom Was Passed Out On Couch With Some Guy: Cops
The baby was alone in a stroller in an apartment parking lot, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
