Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Police Seek Man Who Exposed Himself
The incident occurred on July 1 near Warrenville Road and Shaffner Road. Here are more details.
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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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Woman Loses $2,500 in Phone Scam: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 21-26
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Underage Drinking, DUI: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, June 28-July 1
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Glen Ellyn, 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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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Jeep Stolen From Owner's Driveway: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, June 24-30
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Over $5,000 in Jewelry Taken From Home: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, June 11-12
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
DUI, Car Crash Arrests: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 20-30
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Wheaton, IL|News|
7 Indicted, 30 Kilos of Drugs Seized in Multi-County Bust
The accused drug dealers used DuPage County as their hub of operations, officials said. The drugs have an estimated street value in the millions of dollars.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Oakbrook Center Mall Robbery Suspect Held on $500K Bail
The 25-year-old Detroit man is charged with one count of attempted armed robbery for the sledgehammer incident at Oakbrook Center's C. D. Peacock.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Man Caught Stealing Lil Wayne CD: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 22-26
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Repo Time, Fireworks Calls: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, June 5-6
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Woman Gets Driving Citations, Then Sent to Jail on Warrants: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, June 15-23
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
How to Protect Your Home While on Vacation: Hinsdale Police
Local officials provide some tips to keep your home safe while you are out of town on the holidays.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage Sheriff Wants Public to Help ID Human Remains At Herrick Lake
A recent analysis indicates the remains are that of a male between the ages of 45 and 65 years old, officials said. The remains were found in 2010.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Male Stranger Enters Woman's Vehicle: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 17-22
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Starbucks Raising Prices Although Coffee Bean Costs are Down
Small coffees could see an increase of 10 cents a cup, according to reports.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Jewel-Osco Eliminating Preferred Card, Fuel Rewards
The Chicago-area grocer says it wants everyone to enjoy the savings card-free. It’s a move some say is in the opposite direction of the trend.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DUI Arrests: How Does Wheaton Compare With Other Towns?
Statistics from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists show which police departments in the area made the most DUI arrests per officer in 2012.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
