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.
Posting Activity
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Hinsdale Police Seek Retail Theft Suspect
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
3 Wheaton Men Charged With Mob Action: Police Blotter
Two Glendale Heights men were also charged in connection to the incident, according to police.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Burglaries Reported at DG Businesses: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Sept. 20-26
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Underage Drinking, Public Intoxication: Police Blotter
Lemont police reports, Sept. 26-29
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
$14K in Copper-Heavy Railroad Equipment Stolen: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Sept. 30
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
OMG PD: Throwing Shade and Ammo, Walking on Weed
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
OMG PD: Throwing Shade and Ammo, Walking on Weed
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
OMG PD: Throwing Shade and Ammo, Afternoon Delight
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
OMG PD: Throwing Shade and Ammo, Afternoon Delight
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
OMG PD: Throwing Shade and Ammo, Walking on Weed
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Oct. 6 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Oct. 6 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Oct. 6 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Oct. 6 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Oct. 6 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Oct. 6 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
OMG PD: Throwing Shade and Ammo, Walking on Weed
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Oct. 6 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
OMG PD: Throwing Shade and Ammo, Walking on Weed
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff