Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Woman Jailed For Fondling Boy Gets Locked Up Again
The Joliet woman allegedly violated the sex offender registry.
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|
Man Shot to Death While Sitting in Parked Car Had Been Shot Before While Sitting in Parked Car
Howard Blankenship was shot in the arm and leg 16 years ago.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
$1,000 Trumpet Stolen
The stolen trumpet is reportedly worth $1,000.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
$1,000 Trumpet Stolen
The stolen trumpet is reportedly worth $1,000.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
$1,000 Trumpet Stolen
The stolen trumpet is reportedly worth $1,000.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Gambling Mom Left Kid in Car While She Pushed Her Luck at Gaming Place: Cops
Her luck ran out when the cops showed up, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Get Shots If You're Leaving the Country: Health Department
Travel vaccinations may be a good idea, the Health Department says.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Who Went to Jail Saturday? Police Blotter!
Look who went to jail Saturday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
How's Your Quality of Life? The Health Department Wants You to Share Your Thoughts
The Health Department encourages residents to participate in an online survey.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Search for Serial Killer's Victim / Police Pursuit Through Woods / Great-Grandma Death Suit / Bathroom Spy Cam Case Arrest
Week in Headlines: High school restroom arrest / Heroin arrest / Ice rescue
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Update: 1 Slain, 1 Wounded in Friday Evening Shooting on Ruby Street
One man was found slumped behind the wheel of a car and another was bleeding in a barbershop.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Shooting on Ruby Street
Police confirmed the Friday evening shooting.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Search For Serial Killer’s Victim Continues, Still No Body
The cops spent a third day searching a not-very-large house in Joliet for a serial killer’s victim.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Private Lie? Phony ‘Investigator’ Secretly Recorded Phone Call With Deputy’s Dad: Cops
He was trying to track down the deputy, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Bamboozled Woman Lost Cash, Clothes & Electronics to Teen Posing as Lawyer: Cops
He pretended to be an attorney and a prosecutor, and also claimed he was in jail and needed bond money, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Subcontractor Killed in Crash While Leaving Work at Caterpillar: Cops
He was leaving work when he crashed into a fence, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Cops Continue Searching For Serial Killer’s Victim, Still Can’t Find Him
The search of the Joliet home was in its second day Thursday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Act of Piracy? Joliet Man Charged With Stealing 2 Boats
The alleged boat thief remains at large.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Detectives Pose as Little Boys, Catch Man Soliciting ‘Sexual Favors’ From Children: Cops
The Schaumburg man was looking on Craigslist to get sex acts from a boy, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Dirty Dealings By Joliet Junior College Bookseller? Lawsuit Alleges ‘Scheme to Destroy Competition’
A private bookstore is suing Joliet Junior College.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
