Darien, IL|News|
Siblings Recall Night of Kramer Family Murders in Darien
Angela and Anthony Kramer give their account during Johnny Borizov's trial of the night their mother, father and younger brother died.
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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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Theft at High School, Also Online: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, April 1-16
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
DUI Arrests, Harsh Words: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, March 30-31
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Retail Theft, Business Trespassing: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, April 16-17
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Suspended License Arrests
Wheaton police reports, April 16-19
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Darien, IL|News|
Opening Statements Paint Contrasting Pictures of Johnny Borizov In Darien Triple-Murder Trial
Prosecutors say Johnny Borizov was the mastermind behind the Kramer family killings, while the defense wants to put the blame on Borizov's friend Jacob Nodarse.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Police Blotter: No Valid Driver's License
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on April 15.
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Woodridge, IL|News|
DUI, Cannabis Possession: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, April 12-13
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
$4,650 in Appliances Stolen, Criminal Damage: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, April 12-15
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Cannabis Possession, Walking a Leash: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, March 29
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Teen With Alcohol, I-Pass Yanked: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, April 11-17
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Special Garbage Collection This Week for Flood-Damaged Items
Advanced Disposal will have a special collection on your normal garbage day. A makeup day for Monday pickup will be held this Saturday.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Garage Fire Reported in Downtown Wheaton Saturday
The fire is thought to be accidental in nature, officials said. Here's what happened.
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Cannabis Possession Arrests: Police Blotter
Here is a police blotter item involving Glen Ellyn residents.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Police: $30K in Jewelry Taken From Downtown Downers Grove Business
As the village was getting flooded, someone broke into a jewelry store and left with numerous items. Here are more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Lisle Police Department and taken when the accused were booked from April 9-16.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sheriff: Woman Charged After Leaving Toddler Outside County Courthouse
The 52-year-old mother refused to acknowledge leaving her child alone was a problem, police said. Here are more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
UPDATE: Pond Stabilized, Briarcliffe Residents Can Return
City engineers and public works employees declared the Lake 4 retention pond stable. Residents who evacuated can return.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, April 21
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, April 21 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
