Joliet, IL|News|
Catholic Charities Seeks Volunteers
Would you be willing to spend some time with a senior citizen?
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|
Cocaine Smugglers Collared By County Deputies: Cops
Nine kilos of cocaine were seized and three men were jailed, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
‘Grumpy Old Women and Their Wives’ Post By Board Member Draws Ire
County Board member Steve Balich said he considered the remarks to be “satire.”
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Joliet, IL|News|
Old Lady Back in Jail For Allegedly Punching Jim Moustis in Shoulder
She was charged with felonies Wednesday and locked up again Friday.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Jewel Workers Slashed By Liquor-Stealing Ex-Con: Cops
As many as three workers were slashed, police said, and at least one was hospitalized.
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Joliet, IL|News|
ROCKTOPIA Tickets Go on Sale Friday Morning
It's one show only, so get your tickets!
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Joliet, IL|News|
New Dress Boutique Specializes in Communion and Teen Formalwear
Shorewood’s ASK Boutique grand opening trunk show Saturday
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Joliet, IL|News|
ER Patient Exposed His Penis, Grabbed Woman Around Waist: Cops
He went from the hospital to the jail.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Old Lady Now Facing Felony For Allegedly Punching County Board Speaker
The old lady could be sent to prison if convicted of punching Jim Moustis in the shoulder.
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Joliet, IL|News|
State Trooper Sues Trucker Who Crashed Into His Cop Car
The trooper was assisting a stranded motorist when the tractor-trailer crashed into his squad car, the lawsuit said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Armed Robber Wanted For Speedway Stickup: Cops
He robbed a University Park Speedway, according to a criminal complaint.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Bra Loaded With Heroin Lands Lady in Jail: Cops
A dog alerted the law to the heroin and she pulled it out of her bra, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Addy Pusher Pinched: Cops
The woman was caught selling Adderall out of a pickup truck, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Pants on Fire — Exploding E-Cig Battery Burned Up Man’s Pants: Lawsuit
The fire “engulfed his pants in flames,” the lawsuit said.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Gun Safety Program at New Lenox Village Hall
The “Be SMART” program is a nonpartisan public education campaign designed to reduce child deaths by educating adults.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Rolling Meadows Cops Throw in Towel, Give Up Search For Serial Killer’s Victim in Joliet House: Source
The Rolling Meadows police failed to find the missing man’s remains, a source said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Brandon Road Bridge Won't Open Till March 20 — At Best
The bridge has been closed since December.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Pit Bull Seen Hanging From Fence: Cops
The dog’s owner was charged with animal cruelty.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Truck Trailer Struck Viaduct, Forces Closure of Northbound Scott Street
The road will likely be closed 24 hours, police said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
‘Incompetent’ Cops Told 10 Years Ago to Search House For Serial Killer’s Victim, Says Crime Writer
A true crime author said she told the police — and gave them the reasons — to search the Joliet house.
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