Wheaton, IL|News|
Ives, Dillard Among Majority Overriding Quinn's Concealed Carry Veto
The Illinois Senate voted 41-17 to override Gov. Pat Quinn's amendatory veto; the House voted 77-31. Here's the local breakdown.
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|
General Assembly Overrides Veto, Legalizing Concealed Carry in Illinois
Illinois became the last state to legalize the private, licensed carry of concealed firearms on Tuesday, with the General Assembly overriding Gov. Pat Quinn's veto before a court-ordered deadline.
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Honda Civic Stolen From Owner's Driveway: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, June 13
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Underage Drinking, Iced Coffee Argument: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 26-July 3
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Ex-Wheaton North Teacher Edwin Klemm Enters Prison System
The former English teacher's new home is a cell as of July 5. He pled guilty to criminal sexual assault of a student under 18 and is now labeled a predator.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
DUI, BB Through Window, Public Indecency: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, June 23-30.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Arson Reported at Downers Grove Park: Police Blotter
An unknown suspect started two garbage-can fires in park bathrooms, according to police.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
West Chicago Teen Charged With Shooting Man After Dispute
The 15-year-old pulled out a gun after a verbal altercation, officials said.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Happy Fourth of July, Don't Blow Yourself Up: Comic
You can never be too safe around fireworks!
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Wheaton, IL|News|
OMG PD: ‘Simpsons’ Graffiti, Lil Wayne Music Theft
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
2 Men Charged With Armed Robbery of RadioShack Near Lombard
These Chicago residents are accused of taking over $40,000 in cash and merchandise from the store. Here are the details.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Man Charged With Stabbing Cab Driver
The 33-year-old took the cab on July 4 and led police on a lengthy chase before being stopped, according to reports.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
DUI Alcohol, Drug Arrests: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, June 18-29
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Cash, Debit Card Taken From Vehicle: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, June 24-28
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Lemont, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Forgery, DUI, Obstructing an Officer
Lemont police reports, June 20-28
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Shoeprints in Apartment, Lawn Job: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 28-30
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Wheaton, IL|News|
10 Things We Bet You Don't Know about Independence Day
Use these facts to amaze your friends and family with how much you know about the holiday we celebrate Thursday.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, July 7 Edition
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, July 7 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
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Batavia|News|
OMG PD: ‘Simpsons’ Graffiti, Lil Wayne Music Theft
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
