Batavia|News|
Rosary HS Names New Principal
Here is more information about Rosary High School's new leader.
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|
Tri-Cities DUI Arrests, Jan. 20
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Jan. 20
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Jan. 20
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
OMG PD: Girl Gone Sick, Can't Touch This
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Girl Gone Sick, Can't Touch This
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
STC Restaurant Defrauded by Man Posing as ComEd Worker
St. Charles businesses, residents are served by city’s electric utility.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
This is What $270,000 Buys You
For $270K, you could purchase one of three comparably-priced homes in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
This is What $369,900 Buys You
For almost $370K, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Elmhurst. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
This is What $500,000 Buys You
For $500K, 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 $425,000 Buys You in Wheaton
For $425K, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Wheaton. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
3 Accused in BB Gun Incident Released From Jail
The three people in a traffic stop that caused school lockdowns Monday only spent a couple hours in jail before they posted bond, according to records.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Sold! A Home Near Elmhurst College sells for $1.26 Million
What's selling? Here's a look at Elmhurst property transfers, Jan. 17 edition
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Sold! Tri-Cities Home Sales: Jan. 18 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. 17 Edition
What's selling? A home near downtown Naperville sold for $2.28 million.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sold! Wheaton Home Sales: Jan. 17 Edition
What's selling? A home near Butterfield Road sold for $760,000.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
3 Accused in BB Gun Incident Released From Jail
The three people in a traffic stop that caused school lockdowns Monday only spent a couple hours in jail before they posted bond, according to records.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Vigil Remembers 1-Month Anniversary of Newtown Tragedy
About 50 people gather in downtown Batavia Monday night to remember the victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School, including 6-year-old Charlotte Bacon, the granddaughter of former St. Mark's members Dan and Lindie Bacon.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
UPDATE: Batavia Woman Claims $7.2 Million Lotto Prize
She’s a 33-year Batavia resident. Here’s her name and reaction to winning.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
UPDATE: Batavia Woman Claims $7.2 Million Lotto Prize
She’s a 33-year Batavia resident. Here’s her name and reaction to winning.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff