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Jailed Homeless Man's Van / Rialto Panel Picked / Teen Sex Mom / Skooter's Lawsuit
Week in Headlines: Fugitive face-spitter / Fatal fall / Perv deemed sexually violent
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
- Across Rhode Island
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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January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month: Health Department
The battle against birth defects remains a team effort, according to the health department.
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Prowler Broke Into 4 Grade Schools in 2 Towns: Complaint
He was charged with burglary for allegedly breaking into four different elementary schools.
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Pot Grower Jailed Nearly a Year and a Half After Charges Filed: Complaint
He was charged in August 2015 but not arrested until Thursday.
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Thieving Teens Led Law on Wild Chase When Caught Stealing TVs From Walmart: Cops
The four teens are being eyed in connection with other Walmart capers in the south suburbs.
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Casino Sex Date With Chicago Guy Turned Out Bad For Joliet Man: Cops
He picked up a Chicago man for sex at a Joliet casino hotel but got a gun pulled on him instead, police said.
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Creepy Neighbor Allegedly Aimed Secret Attic Camera at Family’s Bathroom Window
The neighbor has a felony warrant out for his arrest.
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Animal Cruelty Investigation Revealed 1 Dead Dog, 4 Worm-Infested Dogs Bound With Tow Chains: Cops
The dog owner was freed on a reduced bond, according to court records.
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Norovirus Season is Upon Us: Health Department
Norovirus usually begins with profuse vomiting and diarrhea.
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Warrants, Trespassing, Domestic Battery & Property Damage Charges: The Joliet Police Blotter
Take a look at who the Joliet police were arresting.
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Pit Bull Owner Charged With Cruelty to 3 Different Dogs
He failed to provide decent food and water to three different pit bulls, according to a criminal complaint.
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Health Department's Mobile Dental Unit Serves Community
The Will County Community Health Center Mobile Dental Unit makes stops on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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Health Department's Mobile Dental Unit Serves Community
The Will County Community Health Center Mobile Dental Unit makes stops on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Health Department's Mobile Dental Unit Serves Community
The Will County Community Health Center Mobile Dental Unit makes stops on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Prosecutors Trying to Take Away Jailed Homeless Man’s 17-Year-Old Van
The homeless man and his girlfriend were charged with possessing heroin.
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed By Widow of Worker Crushed to Death By Log
The Genoa man was working at J&M Wood Products in Lockport.
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Heroin Dealer Nabbed on His Way Out of Braidwood: Cops
The Chicago man had just sold 25 bags of heroin, police said.
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Pistol ‘Accidentally’ Fired While Joliet Man Kicked Out Unwanted Stepson: Cops
The stepson left after the gun went off, police said.
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Alumni Spotlight: Joliet Central Grad Pursues Teaching Dream
She had dreamed since childhood of becoming a teacher.
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Fugitive Killer Arrives in Joliet to Face Justice: Cops
The alleged murderer was captured in Georgia last month.
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