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Patch Exclusive: Alleged Hooker Blames Trump For Arrest
She said she had no trouble in Crest Hill until Donald Trump was elected president.
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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Child's Life Endangered, Thievery, Burglary, Drugs & More Charges: Police Blotter!
This is who the Joliet police put in jail Saturday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Pregnant and Missing / Missing Deputy Still Missing / Harrah's Casino No. 1 / Sprint Store Robbery
Week in Headlines: Prostitution investigation / DirecTV Guy Turns Tables on Crooks / Cops say mom was drunk, pregnant and left kid alone
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Who Went to Jail Friday? Police Blotter!
This is who the Joliet police put in jail on Friday.
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Teen Who Lied About Needing Bail Money to Get Out of Jail Now Really Needs Bail Money to Get Out of Jail: Cops
He also lied about being a lawyer, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Bridge Repair Work to Cause I-55 Traffic Delays
The repairs should be finished by Saturday afternoon.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Screams and Curses Alarmed City Hall Workers: Cops
A city worker thought a man was shouting into his cell phone, police said, but he was just shouting.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Chip Thief Bothered People at Subway, Pizza Hut & Walgreens: Cops
The stolen chips were recovered, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Prostitution Sting Leads to Arrest of 2 Chicago Women
Two Chicago women were arrested following an undercover prostitution investigation.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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People the Joliet Police Put in Jail on Thursday: Police Blotter!
This is who the Joliet police put in jail on Thursday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Catholic Charities' St. John Early Childhood Center at New Location
St. John Early Childhood Center provides Head Start services.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Search For Missing Deputy Ends
No report of recovered remains was made to the coroner.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Harrah’s Casino Ranked No. 1 Thing to Do in Joliet By TripAdvisor
The shuttered Joliet prison made the list too.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Cops Called to Kick Unwanted, Intoxicated Man Out of Bar, Then Arrest Him For Speeding Away Drunk: Police
He was kicked out of the bar and sped away drunk, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Cops & Firefighters Sent to Joliet Home 44 Times in 61 Days For Intoxicated Man’s 911 Calls: Police
The caller always ended up refusing assistance, police said.
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Armed Robbers Flee After Tying Up Sprint Store Workers But Got Caught Making Getaway: Cops
The two crooks were caught with a back seat full of iPhones, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Young Firebugs Torched Hickory Street House & Garage: Cops
The house was vacant while it was undergoing renovations.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Avoiding Lead Poisoning in Children Begins With Caution: Health Department
One of the most common problems is old paint in homes, the health department said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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DirecTV Guy Turns Tables on Would-Be Robbers
He grabbed a power drill and scared off three men looking to victimize him.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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People the Joliet Police Put in Jail Tuesday: Police Blotter!
This is who the Joliet police put in jail on Tuesday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
