Batavia|News|
ALDI Warehouse Fire Ends in $3,000 Damages Early Saturday
The Batavia Fire Department reported to the scene at about 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Here's what happened.
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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Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Underage Drinking, Eggs on Us, Ticket Toss
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
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Batavia|News|
Home Invasion, Shooting Reported in North Aurora Friday Afternoon
Two men ran off with a safe and shot a dog. Here are the suspect descriptions.
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Elmhurst, IL|News|
South Elmhurst Smash: Home on Oneida Has Space, Style for $1.1 Million
This 2005 home is 4,500 sq. ft. of luxury.
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Naperville, IL|News|
This is What $1.1 Million Buys You
For $1.1 million, you could purchase one of these two comparably-priced homes. Do you want to live in Naperville or Lisle?
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Wheaton, IL|News|
This is What $549,900 Buys You in Wheaton
For almost $550K, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Wheaton. This should help you decide.
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Batavia|News|
Boy Dies After Car Crash in Western Kane County Wednesday
The 11-year-old was a back-seat passenger, police said. Here's what happened.
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Batavia|News|
UPDATE: Missing Man With Dementia Found Unharmed in Oswego
This 84-year-old was reported missing after being last seen at about 3 a.m. Thursday, police said. He is OK, the Kane County Sheriff's Office reports.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Sold! Elmhurst Home Sales: Feb. 28 Edition
What's selling? A home on Berkley sold for $650,000, and another on Eggleston went for $870,000.
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Batavia|News|
Sold! Tri-Cities Home Sales: Feb. 28 Edition
See what's selling around Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Sold! Naperville and Lisle Home Sales: Feb. 28 Edition
What's selling? A home on Naperville's south side sold for $635K.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Sold! Wheaton Home Sales: Feb. 28 Edition
What's selling? A home in the Stonehedge neighborhood sold for $437K.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Batavia Hires New High School Principal at $127,000 Salary
School District 101 goes with an internal candidate again. Here's more about JoAnne Smith and how her salary compares to high school principals in Geneva and St. Charles
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Batavia|News|
New Batavia High School Principal Announced
The district goes with an internal candidate again. They also hired a new human resources director. Here's more info, including salary figures.
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Batavia|News|
2nd UPDATE: All Batavia Public Schools Feb. 26 K-12 Events Canceled
Activities and classes at Marmion, Holy Cross and Waubonsee were also canceled. Boys basketball regional games will be played today Wednesday, Feb. 27.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Death Notices, Feb. 26
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Death Notices, Feb. 26
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Batavia Woman Cited After Rollover Crash on Main Street Feb. 10
The woman's car veered off the road, crashed through a fence and struck a utility pole, according to police.
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Batavia|News|
Batavia Week in Review: Post Office Scare, Offender Sentenced, Hay Mayday
Here's a recap of local stories from Feb. 18 to Feb. 24.
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Batavia|News|
Batavia Woman Cited After Rollover Crash on Main Street Feb. 10
The woman's car veered off the road, crashed through a fence and struck a utility pole, according to police.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff