Batavia|News|
Driver Charged With Aggravated DUI After Route 25 Crash, Passenger Critical
This 35-year-old Auroran was driving the crossover SUV that struck a utility pole Sunday. 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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Batavia|News|
Batavia Week in Review: Chick-fil-A Opens, BATV Reality Show Launches
Here's a recap of local stories from Feb. 4 to Feb. 10.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Weather Alert: Wind Advisory Until 4 p.m. Monday
Strong winds and wind gusts could lead to property damage. Please be careful today.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Man Airlifted After Route 25 Crash Sunday Afternoon
The vehicle went about 60 feet off the road, according to officials. Here's what happened.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Car Hits Utility Pole on Batavia's Main Street on Sunday
The vehicle went through a fence and snapped a pole, officials said. Here's more info.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Man Airlifted After Route 25 Car Crash Sunday Afternoon
The vehicle went about 60 feet off the road, according to officials. Here's what happened.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
UPDATE: Woman Transported After Rollover Crash on Main Street in Batavia Sunday
The vehicle went through a fence and snapped a pole, officials said. Here's more info.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
OMG PD: Indecent and Intoxicated, Condom Mischief
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities DUI Arrests, Feb. 10
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Feb. 10
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests: Feb. 10 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Indecent and Intoxicated, Condom Mischief
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
'Dr. Sylvia' Charged With Unlawful Dentistry Practice At Route 31 Business
The woman, who doesn't have a dentistry license, practiced on patients after hours and on weekends when the business was closed, police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Woman Charged With Unlawful Dentistry Practice At Route 31 Business
The woman, who doesn't have a dentistry license, practiced on patients after hours and on weekends when the business was closed, police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
This is What $399,900 Buys You in Wheaton
You could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Wheaton. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
This is What $268,500 Buys You
For almost $269K, you could purchase one of these two comparably-priced homes. Do you want to live in Naperville or Lisle?
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Batavia Chick-fil-A Update: Campers Survive Weather, Get Free Meals
The store marks its grand opening on Randall Road with a big food giveaway. Here are pictures from the scene.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Chick-fil-A Update: Campers Survive Weather, Get Free Meals
The store marks its grand opening this morning on Randall Road with a big food giveaway. Here are pictures from the scene.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Saturday Mail Delivery to End, Postal Service Announces
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. How will this affect you?
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
State of the State: What Does Illinois Need to Fix?
Gov. Pat Quinn gave his fifth State of the State address on Wednesday afternoon. What do you think should be his top priorities over the next year?
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
