Joliet, IL|News|
Ex-Husband Sent Obscene Text Messages to Former Wife: Cops
The wife said her ex, who collects guns, threatened to do “terrible things to (her) sexually.”
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|
Son of Murder-Suicide Couple Charged With Felony For Jailhouse Fight
He and his brother are in jail for their own murder case.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Runaway Horse Trampled Groom: Lawsuit
The horse “became spooked and broke free,” the lawsuit said.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Aspiring Latin King Caused Scene at Mall, Thrashed Around in Back of Cop Car, Cut Leg: Police
He and his girlfriend argued over his plans to join the Latin Kings, police said, and also his new girlfriend.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Orange-Haired Lady Stole Women’s Rogaine From Meijer
She had a brown-haired accomplice.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Mom Attacked Cop Standing in Her Way of Attacking Son: Police
The mom wanted her son out of her house but he didn’t have to leave, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Truck Fire Spreads to Garage, Then to House, Then to Other House: Cops
A father and two sons had just returned home when the fire started.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Coke, Pot & 3 Guns Seized in Drug Raid, 2 Arrested: Cops
The Joliet police raided the house on Comstock Street Monday night.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Mayor to Meet With Community Over Concerns With Trump's Exec Orders & Immigration
The meeting will be at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Rolling Meadows Cops Won’t Say How Much It Cost To Search Joliet House For Serial Killer’s Victim
The police searched the house for nearly a week.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Wife Slain in Murder-Suicide Had Accused 'Martial Arts' Expert Husband of Inflicting ‘Severe’ Skull Laceration
The husband accused his wife of trying to run him over with an SUV.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Wife Slain in Murder-Suicide Had Accused 'Martial Arts' Expert Husband of Inflicting ‘Severe’ Skull Laceration
The husband accused his wife of trying to run him over with an SUV.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Wife Slain in Murder-Suicide Had Accused 'Martial Arts' Expert Husband of Inflicting ‘Severe’ Skull Laceration
The husband accused his wife of trying to run him over with an SUV.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
More Liquor Stealing & Violence at Area Jewel: Cops
A security guard thwarted the theft but suffered a cut pinky in the process, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
'Ill-Tempered' Customer Sprays Anthony’s Parking Lot With Bullets
He fired in the air and then shot at the bar, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
$75K Prize Off Winning Ultimate Crossword Ticket Bought By Joliet Guy
He bought the ticket at Scott Mart.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Parents Of Brothers Charged With Murder Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide: Cops
The couple was found dead early Sunday morning.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Who Did the Joliet Police Put in Jail Friday? Police Blotter!
Take a look at who got booked into the Will County jail on Friday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Hot Pants / Bra Bust / Animal Cruelty Case / Boy-Fondler Arrested Again
Week in Headlines: Gambler Mom Left Kid: Cops / Grumpy Old Women / Jewel Workers Slashed
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