Batavia|News|
2 Drivers Sent to Hospital After Minivans Crash Sunday on Fabyan Parkway
Both vans sustained heavy damage, officials said. 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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Geneva, IL|News|
Teen With Air Rifle Incident Sparks Reader Comments
Some think police overreacted, others declare it was the right move. Here's what everyone had to say about the Christmas incident on Route 31.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Teen With Air Rifle Incident Sparks Reader Comments
Some think police overreacted, others declare it was the right move. Here's what everyone had to say about the Christmas incident on Route 31.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
OMG PD: X-Mas T-Rex MIA, Heartbreak Hotel
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Batavians React to Bank Robbery at Old Second National
Last week's armed robbery has motivated residents to be more cautious. Here's what they had to say.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Christmas Tree Pickup Schedule 2013
Christmas tree pickup dates go into the second week of January. Here are the details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavians React to Bank Robbery at Old Second National
Last week's armed robbery has motivated residents to be more cautious. Here's what they had to say.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities DUI Arrests, Dec. 30
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Dec. 30
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Dec. 30
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: X-Mas T-Rex MIA, Heartbreak Hotel
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Man Charged With Battery After Lifting Female's Skirt
The 28-year-old was arrested earlier this month, according to police.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
This is What $265,000 Buys You
For $265K, 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 $324,900 Buys You
For $325K, 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 $414,900 Buys You
For $415K, 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 $249,900 Buys You in Wheaton
For $250K, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Wheaton. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Parks Announce 2 New Department Heads
One is a familiar face, another previously did finance for the village of Addison. Here's the details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Veolia Environmental Services Name Changed
The actual services will remain the same for Batavia residents.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
What's Your Favorite Christmas Ornament?
We're looking for photos of the most unique, quirky, or memorable trinkets that you hang on your tree for the holidays.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Police Investigate Bank Robbery Dec. 22 (PHOTOS)
Here are some more photos outside the scene as police searched for answers.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
