Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Jan. 27
Get the details in this week's roundup.
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: Naughty Speeder, Shoplifting Spree
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elegant Elmhurst: Colonial on Elmwood Terrace Has it All For $1.2 Million
This 1931 home was updated with a third floor in 2005.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
This is What $389,900 Buys You
For almost $390K, you could purchase one of these two comparably-priced homes. Do you want to live in Naperville or Lisle?
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
Geneva, IL|News|
Death of Man Found Near Events Center Ruled Suicide
Patch readers mourn death of man who led a troubled life and leaves behind a daughter.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Death of Man Found Near Events Center Ruled Suicide
Patch readers mourn the death of a man with struggles. He also leaves behind a daughter.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Sold! Elmhurst Home Sales: Jan. 31 Edition
What's selling? A home on the east side sold for over $900K.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Sold! Tri-Cities Home Sales: Jan. 31 Edition
See what's selling around Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Sold! Naperville and Lisle Home Sales: Jan. 24 Edition
What's selling? A home near downtown Naperville sold for $1.2 million.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sold! Wheaton Home Sales: Jan. 24 Edition
What's selling? A home on Wheaton's north side sold for almost a half-million.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Man Struck By Car Jan. 11 on Fabyan Still Hospitalized
Dark clothes may have made the pedestrian hard to see, according to the crash report from the Jan. 11 incident.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Chuck Beckman Obituary
He served for 30 years. Here is visitation and service information.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Man Struck By Car on Fabyan Continues Treatment, Officials Say
Here is the police crash report from the Jan. 11 car vs. pedestrian incident.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Traffic Signal Work Starts Today on Kirk Road
Kane County plans to upgrade signals at Tyler Road and Ohio Avenue. Expect delays as signals may be temporarily out of service starting Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities Death Notices Jan. 23, 2013
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Death Notices, Jan. 22
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Death Notices, Jan. 22
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Week in Review: Lottery Winner, BB Gun Fail, False Alarm
Here's a recap of local stories from Jan. 14 to Jan. 20.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Police: Batavians Caught Taking Rum, Earrings on Randall Road
Here are some recent retail theft incidents.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
