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Convict Died on Bus Ride to Stateville From Cook County Jail
The convict was found unresponsive when he arrived at Stateville.
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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Fugitive Captured After Threatening Family With Spinach Dip and Soda: Petition
The thief had failed to appear in court after prosecutors filed to revoke his probation.
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Fake Boyfriend Stole MacBook From FedEx Store: Cops
He posed as a woman’s boyfriend and stole her MacBook Pro from a FedEx store, police said.
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'Men Who Cook' to Highlight 50 Amateur Chefs
The “Men Who Cook” culinary competition benefits the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center.
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Who Did the Joliet Police Put in Jail? Police Blotter!
This is who the Joliet police put in jail Monday.
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IDOC: Sheriff Failed to Provide Info on Alleged Murderer Released From Custody
An Illinois Department of Corrections spokeswoman says her agency received no paperwork on a convict charged with murder.
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Braidwood Deputy Police Chief Put on Paid Leave Pending Investigation
The Braidwood deputy chief was put on paid leave a month ago.
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Fleeing Fugitive was Carrying Coke in His Sock: Cops
The wanted man ran from the cops and turned out to have a couple baggies of cocaine, police said.
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‘Inebriated’ 9-Months-Pregnant Mom Left 2-Year-Old Home Alone: Cops
The inebriated, pregnant mom was hospitalized, and the 2-year-old was turned over to her brother-in-law, police said.
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Bystander Bashed With Beer Bottle at Hollywood Casino: Lawsuit
The Joliet man was walking out of Hollywood Casino when he was hit with a beer bottle, the lawsuit said.
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The Weekend Police Blotter!
This is who the Joliet police put in jail on Saturday and Sunday.
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Drug Dealer Frets: I’m Not Going Into Braidwood, They’ll Bust Me
A three-pronged approach to battling heroin has other crimes on the decline, the police chief said.
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Digging For Missing Deputy / Drew Peterson a Hoosier / Escaped Prisoner Captured / Chilling in Jail
Week in Headlines: Alleged "admitted" gypsy / Snitch caught with crack, says cops / Protest threats
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Wanted Masturbator, Attempted Child Abductor Captured: Cops
He masturbated in front of a woman and tried to lure a teen into his car, police said.
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Masturbator Now Wanted For Attempting to Lure Teen Into Car: Cops
He tried to lure a teen walking from Joliet West into his car, according to a criminal complaint.
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Telling Judge ‘Chill Out’ Lands Man in Jail For 2 Days
He got to chill in jail for a couple days.
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Basement Dig For Missing Deputy Continues
FBI agents and state investigators worked in the rain Thursday and continued Friday.
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Masturbator Captured After Lady Gave Police His Plate Number: Cops
He drove off in a Ford Taurus but the lady got his license plate number, police said.
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Kiddie Porn Charges Filed Following Friday Morning Raid
The cops raided an Elwood man’s home and arrested him on child pornography charges.
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‘Admitted Gypsies’ Linked to Ruse Jewelry Theft From Elderly Couple: Cops
A Chicago woman is wanted in connection with the October ruse burglary.
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