Joliet, IL|News|
Snitch in Lawyer’s Wife-Murder-For-Hire Scheme Caught With Crack in Braidwood: Cops
He testified about a locked up lawyer’s jailhouse plot to have his wife killed.
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|
Search For Deputy Missing 26 Years Leads to Basement of Joliet House
The state police were digging up the basement of a house on Joliet’s west side in search of a missing deputy’s body.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Threats of Protest Prompt Fundraiser’s Cancelation
Callers threatened to demonstrate at the Homer Glen bar Mullets, county board member Steve Balich said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Threats of Protest Prompt Fundraiser’s Cancelation
Callers threatened to demonstrate at the Homer Glen bar Mullets, county board member Steve Balich said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Threats of Protest Prompt Fundraiser’s Cancelation
Callers threatened to demonstrate at the Homer Glen bar Mullets, county board member Steve Balich said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Dwyane Wade's Mom to Speak About Struggles With Drug Addiction
Wade, who preaches on Chicago’s South Side, will discuss her past addictions to heroin and cocaine and her hard road to recovery.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Mom Left Baby Alone While Driving Wrong Way After Retrieving Illegally Parked Car: Cops
The mom explained that she had needed to pick up her illegally parked car, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Mutterer Spat in Wendy’s Worker’s Face: Cops
He jumped over the counter before letting loose with some spit, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
People the Joliet Cops Put in Jail Tuesday: Police Blotter!
This is who went to jail Tuesday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
City Hiring Summer Temp Workers
The City of Joliet is now accepting applications.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Family Fest a Smash Hit
The annual Family Fest attracted about 1,000 visitors as well as more than 40 vendors.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Update: Drew Peterson Packed Off to Indiana Federal Prison
Drew Peterson was transferred to a federal prison in Terre Haute.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Update: Where In The World Is Drew Peterson?
No one will say, but he's not in Downstate Menard Correctional Center anymore.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Presidents Day Police Blotter
Who did the Joliet cops put in jail on Presidents Day?
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Crossroads Fest Looking For Workers
The Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for organizations to work at Crossroads Fest.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Who Did the Joliet Cops Put in Jail Sunday? Police Blotter!
This is who the Joliet police put in jail on Sunday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Fireworks, Princesses, Superheroes & Star Wars: Slammers 2017 Schedule
The Slammers announced their 2017 promo schedule.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Motorcycle Man Killed in Sunday Night Crash
His motorcycle ended up on the median as he was entering Interstate 355 from Interstate 80.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Will County Animal Control Makes Deal With 11 Towns
The agreement is for three years.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Non-Violent Offenders Graduate Program, Avoid Prison
Seven non-violent offenders graduated from the diversion program.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
