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  • 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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Holiday Shopping Tips, 'Tis the Season

Charter One offers tips on spending and savings to avoid post-holiday sticker shock. Build your budget and prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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This is What $450,000 Buys You

You could purchase one of three comparably-priced homes in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. This should help you decide.

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Batavia Public Schools Observe Veterans Day

Various ceremonies and assemblies were held across the district. Here's a recap and some pictures of the flag-raising ceremony at the high school.

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