Wheaton, IL|News|
This is What $379,900 Buys You in Wheaton
You could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Wheaton. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
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|
One Seriously Injured in Car vs Semi Crash
The car crossed the center line into oncoming traffic, according to police. Here's what happened.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Sold! Elmhurst Home Sales: Dec. 6 Edition
What's selling?
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Sold! Tri-Cities Home Sales: Dec. 6 Edition
See what's selling around Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Sold! Naperville and Lisle Home Sales: Dec. 6 Edition
A home on Naperville's south side sold for $1.2 million. See what else is selling around town.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sold! Wheaton Home Sales: Dec. 6 Edition
What's selling?
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
After Court Decision, Sudanese Students Enjoy Win Over Westminster Christian
The Mooseheart boys basketball team was able to keep their roster intact for a 53-21 victory Tuesday night.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke Seeks Re-Election
This would be Schielke's ninth term in the city's top seat.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Rotolo Drops Student Recess, Principal Explains Why
Several student discipline referrals were a factor in the change. Here's more info.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke Seeks Reelection
This would be Schielke's ninth term in the city's top seat.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities Death Notices Dec. 4, 2012
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Death Notices, Dec. 4
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Death Notices, Dec. 4
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Batavia McDonald's To Reopen This Week
After three months, McDonald's will open again in a brand-new building in downtown Batavia. There will be daily specials through Dec. 9 at this location.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Week in Review: Police Discovery, Case Closed, Alec Baldwin Sightings
Here's a recap of local stories from Nov. 26-Dec 2.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Yard Waste Season Extended
Here are the last dates you can get pickups in town.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Police: Rash of Car Burglaries Hits North Aurora
All of the burglaries were committed at night. Here's more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia McDonald's Is Open Again
After three months of construction, McDonald's returns in a brand-new building in downtown Batavia. There will be daily specials through Dec. 9 at this location.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri Cities DUI Arrests, Dec. 2
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Walgreens Pharmarcy Robbery Hits Tri-Cities
A similar heist saw Oxycodone taken from a Naperville Walgreens. Here's what happened.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
