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OMG PD: Drunken Stupor, Texting Driver, Sculpture Theft
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
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's Busy Weekend: Holiday Events Nov. 30-Dec. 2
Check out this complete list of events being held in the Batavia area.
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Batavia Park District Offers Family Fun For The Holidays
Don't miss Breakfast with Santa and Calls From the North Pole!
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Reminder: Rabies Registration Fees Increase Dec. 1
If you have pets that are not spayed or neutered, take note.
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West Nile Recap: Cases Reached 12 in Kane County
The latest case was a 64-year-old who was hospitalized.
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Murder-Suicide Case Closed in North Aurora
Police name a 58-year-old resident as the suspect.
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The Fox & The Turkey 2012 Top Runners
The Batavia race was held on Thanksgiving Day.
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Father of NBA Great Dan Issel Dies
A visitation will be held this Friday in Batavia. Issel's mother passed away on Jan. 15.
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Prosecutors Drop Case Against Tri-Cities Adult Cited for Allowing Underage Drinking Party
Judge rules police didn't have necessary permission to be on private property.
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Murder-Suicide Case Closed in North Aurora
Police name a 58-year-old resident as the suspect.
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Update: Skeletal Remains Are That of Missing Woman, Police Confirm
Officials do not suspect foul play in the death of the 52-year-old.
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East Side, West Side, Alec Baldwin Was All Around the Town
Savvy Patch readers spot the famed actor all over the place, and his visit sounds like it did have to do with family.
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Update: Skeletal Remains Are That of Missing Woman, Police Confirm
Officials do not suspect foul play in the death of the 52-year-old.
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Tri-Cities Death Notices Nov. 27, 2012
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Death Notices, Nov. 27
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
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Death Notices, Nov. 27
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Sheriff: Human Remains Found in Northwest Kane County
The body could be this missing woman, officials said. Here are more details.
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How to Keep Online Scammers Away on Cyber Monday
Here are some ways to protect yourself against online scams and identity theft while shopping online.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
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What Is Alec Baldwin Doing in Geneva, IL?
Reliable sources say Actor Alec Baldwin has been spending the last few days in sleepy, enchanting Geneva, IL.
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Batavia Week in Review: Holiday Fire, Festival of Lights, River Street Revamp
Here's a recap of local stories from Nov. 19-25.
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