Joliet, IL|News|
Husband-Killing Stabber Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charge
She thrust a knife into her husband’s chest, killing him, but might get off with probation.
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|
Slap in the Mouth Over Popcorn Left in Microwave at Car Dealership: Cops
The slap in the mouth knocked the man to the ground, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Junkie Calculator Crooks Hit Target 3 Times in 8 Days: Cops
They stole more than $2,500 worth of calculators in two trips and got caught on their third visit, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Swastikas, Stars & a Penis Drawn on Tinley Park Sidewalk & Driveway
The swastikas were “crudely drawn,” police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Plea From Missing Woman’s Mom to ‘Call Me and Let Me Know She’s OK’
The mother of two has been missing for more than a month.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Info ‘Trickling In’ About Missing Mom: Cops
The missing mom left Palos Community Hospital two days after Christmas, and her friends and family have apparently not seen her since.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet West to Perform 'Cinderella'
Joliet West High School will perform "Cinderella" on St. Patrick's Day, March 18 and March 19.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Wife & Stepson Of Slain KKK Guy Who Recruited In New Lenox Charged With His Murder: Report
The dead “imperial wizard” was reportedly found on a riverbank.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Presidents Day Won’t Stand in Way of Trash Collection
But City Hall will be closed.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Pedestrian Tunnel Closed For a Few Days
The tunnel will be closed from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., probably for three days.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Imprisoned Convict Charged With Joliet Attempted Murder
He was sent to prison in November for hitting a cop in the face.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
KKK Leader Who Recruited in New Lenox Reportedly Found Dead in River
The KKK leader had said he he’d been threatened by other KKK people for not being racist enough.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Police: Pokémon Penis Flasher / Bar Parking Lot Shooting / Lucky Lotter Ticket / Casino Rewards Points Caper
Week in Headlines: Gas line explosion lawsuit / Drunken trustee / Heroin prevention grant / Ex charged with obscene messages / Horse lawsuit
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Shorewood Mom Missing
The mother of two has been missing for more than a month.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
NuMark Credit Union to Host 3-Part Women & Money Seminar Series
NuMark Credit Union will host a free Women & Money three-part seminar series.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Casino Reward Points Crook Captured: Cops
She ripped off a man’s reward points and also stole his identity to dine out, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Nicor Worker Severely Injured in Explosion: Lawsuit
The Joliet man suffered a brain injury, multiple spinal fractures, and a broken back, pelvis and ribs, according to court papers.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Post-Valentine's Day Heart Health Fair
Get a health screening a few day's after Valentine's.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Heroin Prevention Grant Awarded to Will County
The Illinois Department of Human Services awarded the grant.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Stolen Harrah’s Casino Total Rewards Points Land Lady in Hot Water With Law: Cops
She stole Harrah’s Casino Total Rewards Points and also food from the casino diner, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
