Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Man Charged With Marijuana Possession
Downers Grove police reports, Aug. 19-27
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
- Batavia, IL
After studying journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Charles worked for almost three years right after graduation at the Wausau Daily Herald newspaper in Wisconsin, covering K-12 and higher education.
Before that Charles honed his skills as an intern at the Naperville Sun and then the Kane County Chronicle.
Charles has lived in DuPage County for most of his life. He is back on familiar turf and ready to tell your stories.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Manhunt Monday: Have You Seen Epifanio Rivera?
This 55-year-old is wanted for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Labor Day by the Numbers: Celebrating American Workers Since 1882
U.S. Census Bureau has facts and figures on the types of jobs we do, what we make for them, how we get to them and more.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Best of Craigslist: Toddler Monkey Outfit; Wolverine Snow Globe
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for the DuPage County area this week.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Goo Goo Dolls Thrill DuPage County Crowd Saturday
See the full setlist and read some Johnny Rzeznik quotes in our recap of the Goo Goo Dolls Aug. 31 concert at Last Fling.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Goo Goo Dolls Rock Naperville Last Fling 2013
See the full set list and read some Johnny Rzeznik quotes in our recap of the Goo Goo Dolls Aug. 31 concert at Last Fling.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
OMG PD: Pervert Goes Covert, Soapy Vandalism
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Jewish Community Prepares for High Holidays
Rabbi Steven Bob is an adjunct faculty member at Wheaton College and Elmhurst College, and is a founder of the Du Page Interfaith Resource Council.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Sept. 1 Edition
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Sept. 1 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Pervert Goes Covert, Soapy Vandalism
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
UPDATE: Man Accused of Murdering Mom Faces Dept. of Homeland Security Investigation
Michael Bassaly of Downers Grove is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his mother. He told a 911 dispatcher that he shot her in the head, according to prosecutors.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Copper Tubing Snatched From Darien Home: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, July 24-27
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Teen Charged With Drug Paraphernalia Possession: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, Aug. 10-13
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Clarendon Hills Man Charged With Marijuana Possession: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, Aug. 12-17.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Public Intoxication, DUI, Theft: Police Blotter
Lemont police reports, Aug. 19-23
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Man Accused of Child Endangerment, DUI: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Aug. 16-27
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DUI Alcohol, Drug Arrests: Police Blotter
The following people were charged with driving under the influence in Wheaton.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
2 Plead Guilty in Lisle Robbery
The 17-year-old and 18-year-old face sentencing in September.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Resident Arrested After Filing False Report: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, July 16-22
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
