Joliet, IL|News|
Attack on Nurse’s Aide at St. Joe’s Hospital Lands Lady in Jail: Complaint
The Plainfield woman allegedly launched a vicious attack on the nurse’s aide.
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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Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Homeless Heroin Holders Nabbed in a Van Down By Braidwood: Cops
The couple had 30 bags full or partially full of heroin, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Homeless Heroin Holders Nabbed in a Van Down By Braidwood: Cops
The couple had 30 bags full or partially full of heroin, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Homeless Heroin Holders Nabbed in a Van Down By Braidwood: Cops
The couple had 30 bags full or partially full of heroin, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Homeless Teen Broke Into 2 Homes, Stole Man’s ID to Buy Stuff: Cops
The homeless teenager was arrested Thursday night and booked into the Will County jail.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Christmas Shoe Thief Jailed on Armed Robbery Charges: Cops
The ex-convict stole shoes and a cell phones at gunpoint on Christmas, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Masked Teen Stuck Gun in Liquor Store Clerk’s Face, Stole Cash, Smokes & Tequila: Cops
The police say they chased the teen down a bike path and caught him hiding behind a house.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
'Incredible Demand' to See Ron White at Rialto
The demand is so incredible that tickets will be sold for a second show.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Downtown Rib Place’s Kitchen Consumed By Fire
A grease fire spread and burned up the kitchen of Chicago Style Ribs Thursday morning.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Really Good at Financial Reporting
The city won a prestigious award for its excellence in financial reporting.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Health Department: Dental Care Important For Expecting Mothers
The health department encourages pregnant women to get dental care.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Children's Dance Classes at Joliet Park District
The classes are for children ages 2 to 10.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Thrown Out of Motel 6, Joliet Man Gets to Stay at County Jail: Cops
He really didn’t want to leave the Motel 6, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Princes and Princesses Coming to Slammers Games
There will be two Princess night and one Royalty Night with both princes and princesses.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Sheriff's Department Accepting Correctional Officer Applications
Only the first 400 applicants can take the test.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Crack Rock in Man’s Sock: Cops
The Westmont man was caught with crack in Braidwood, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Intoxicated Intruder Sexually Abused Sleeping Child: Cops
He may have been trying to find his way home, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Knife-Wielding Teenage Pizza Deliveryman Robber Left Behind an Awful Lot of Clues: Cops
He led the law right to his door, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Body Shop, 3 Cars Damaged in Manhattan Man’s ‘Fire or Explosive’ Rampage: Complaint
The Manhattan man was freed on $30,000 bond.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Policeman Punched in Arm: Cops
The puncher had been arguing with his father, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
