Batavia|News|
Tracking Santa's Journey is Part of the Magic of Christmas
NORAD tracks Santa every year. Find out where Santa is as he travels the world delivering presents.
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 Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule 2012
The far west side has regular dates, the rest of the city doesn't. Full list of dates included.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Second Photo of Batavia Bank Robber Released
This image shows the suspect at a teller window. Police continue to investigate the robbery.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Woman Taken to Hospital After Route 31 Crash in Batavia
Two children in the car were unharmed. Here are some photos from the police perimeter.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Woman Crashes Into Utility Pole Head-On Along Route 31 Sunday
Two children in the car were unharmed. Here are some photos from the police perimeter.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Armed Robbery Reported at Old Second Bank in Batavia
The robbery occurred on Saturday, and the suspect had a semi-automatic handgun, police said. Here's a description.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
OMG PD: Weed Riders, War on X-Mas II
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, Dec. 23
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Dec. 23
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Dec. 23
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Weed Riders, War on X-Mas II
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
This is What $250,000 Buys You
You could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Elmhurst. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
This is What $294,500 Buys You
You could purchase one of three comparably-priced homes in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
This is What $299,900 Buys You
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 $419,900 Buys You in Wheaton
You could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Wheaton. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Update: Batavia Schools Cancel Some Thurs. Night Events
Waubonsee campuses close at 4:30 p.m., and hundreds of flights have been canceled. The snow is still on its way.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
USPS Shipping Deadlines: Mail Those X-Mas Cards Today
Here's the cutoff to send some of those packages for the holiday season.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
NIU Student Accused in Hazing Went to Batavia To Turn Himself In
Pi Kappa Alpha members began surrendering themselves after arrest warrants were issued on Monday in connection with the alcohol-related death of a fraternity pledge.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Winter Storm Warning For Batavia Thurs. Afternoon, Up to 4 Inches Possible
The rain will change to wet snow this afternoon, and it gets worse from there. Here's what else to expect.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Walmart, Dick's Pull Some Firearms After Newtown Shooting
The Newtown school shooting has spurred some retailers to suspend gun sales.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
