Batavia|News|
Batavia Fatal Crash Investigation Continues
A male driver from one of the vehicles is still hospitalized, police said.
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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Tri-Cities Death Notices Nov. 20, 2012
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Death Notices, Nov. 20
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Death Notices, Nov. 20
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Dog in Coyote Attack Likely Dead in North Aurora, Police Say
The dog was never found and a body was never recovered.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Week in Review: Fatal Crash, New School Super, Golden Corral
Here's a recap of stories in Batavia from Nov. 11-18.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
River Street Open Again in Batavia
Get a closer look at the brick pavers and the polished look in these photos.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Dog in Coyote Attack Likely Dead in North Aurora, Police Say
The dog was never found and a body was never recovered.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities DUI Arrests, Nov. 18
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Nov. 18
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Nov. 18
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
OMG PD: Drano Bomb, Gas Gobbler, Secret Scrapper
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Batavia Golden Corral Is Now Open, Finally!
The owner says the long-awaited restaurant will be open today, Nov. 17.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Cool, Unusual Things to Do This Weekend—Nov. 15-17
Looking for something different to do this weekend in and around the Tri-Cities? Here are a few suggestions.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Golden Corral Is Now Open, Finally!
The long-awaited restaurant opened on Nov. 17.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Drano Bomb, Gas Gobbler, Secret Scrapper
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Police Sting Lands 600 Pounds of Marijuana in Batavia, Elburn and Other Areas
A handful of local residents are charged. Here's how the bust went down.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Man, Woman Charged in Marijuana Trafficking Bust
Three other area residents were also charged. Police explain how they caught them.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
This is What $335,000 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 $350,000 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
