Wheaton, IL|News|
Sold! Wheaton Home Sales: Feb. 7 Edition
What's selling? A home on Farnham sold for over $1 million.
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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Elmhurst, IL|News|
Sold! Here's a Look at Elmhurst Home Sales
What's selling? A home near downtown Elmhurst sold for $760K.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Sold! Tri-Cities Home Sales: Feb. 14 Edition
See what's selling around Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Sold! Naperville and Lisle Home Sales: Feb. 7 Edition
What's selling? A home near 95th Street sold for $465K.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Police Name Driver in Fatal Car vs. Truck Crash on Route 38
Here is her identity and how the crash happened.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
SHERIFF: Fatal Crash Reported on Route 38 Near Elburn Tuesday Afternoon
Route 38 was closed for about 3.5 hours while police responded to the crash.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Chick-fil-A Opens Thursday, Giveaway Line Starts Wednesday
It's almost here —the quick chicken restaurant will welcome campers and customers. Here's more info.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities Death Notices Feb. 6, 2013
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Death Notices, Feb. 5
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Death Notices, Feb. 5
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Week in Review: Scam Foiled, Pricey Stamps, Coach Honored
Here's a recap of local stories from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia's Jim & Sylvia Roberts Honored at Night of Hoops
The longtime Bulldogs basketball coach returned to the event he launched 20 years ago. Here's a recap.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Man Convicted in '98 Murder of Batavia Worker, Geneva Family's Son
This Aurora man shot his victims in the back of the head, prosecutors said. Officials recount the case here for readers.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Erday's to Close After 87 Years in Geneva
The Beacon-News reports that Erday's, founded in 1925, starts a liquidation sale Thursday.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
OMG PD: Stiletto Smackdown, Underage Drinking, Trailer Traipse
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities Police Reports, Feb. 3
Here's this week's roundup of local police incidents.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Feb. 3
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Feb. 3
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Night of Hoops 2013 to Honor Longtime Coach Jim Roberts & Family
Coach Roberts makes a return to the court tonight with his wife Sylvia for a special ceremony. Here are the details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Groundhog Day 2013: Is More Winter in Store?
Punxsutawney Phil gives his firm answer.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
