Wheaton, IL|News|
Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal Glen Ellyn Motorcycle Accident
No tickets were issued in the fatal accident, which remains under investigation.
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|
12 Stories of People Making A Difference In The Chicago Area
We can all look up to these local heroes. In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, June 9 Edition
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, June 9 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Pervert Punished, Grumpy Guest, Surprise Shutdown
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Teen Finds Man in Her Apartment: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, June 1-3
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Man Arrested on 2 Warrants: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, May 24-26
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Wheaton, IL|News|
DUI Drugs, Alcohol Arrests: Police Blotter
Wheaton Police reports, May 24-June 2
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Man Drove With Man on Hood: Police Blotter
The 21-year-old faces reckless driving and conduct charges following the incident, police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
DUI Arrests: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, May 23-June 5
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Man Indicted in Home Construction Scheme
This 58-year-old resident helped another man bilk investors out of more than $750K, officials said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
West Chicago Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Heroin Possession
The 40-year-old was arrested after a sting operation in a Carol Stream parking lot, police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Cocaine Found in Man's Vehicle: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, May 24-25
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Cell Phone Nabbed at Church, Possession, Public Indecency: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, May 26-June 2.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Man Avoids Police Crash, Gets DUI Charge: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, May 29-June 2
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
70 Flowers Stolen After Planted By Village: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, May 4-28
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Man Charged With Public Indecency in Downers Grove: Police Blotter
The man was interviewed about other recent public indecency calls in the village, but he was only charged with one count, according to police.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Police Bust Underage Drinking Party With 60 Guests
Police arrived at the scene after a fight was reported. Here's the full account.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
