Wheaton, IL|News|
This is What $325,000 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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Geneva, IL|News|
Batavia School on Brief 'Lockdown' Thursday
Hallways are cleared to address a situation with a student, the school's principal said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia School Goes on Brief 'Lockdown' Thursday
Hallways were cleared to address a situation with a student, the school's principal said. Here's more info.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Police Name Batavia Driver in Fatal Crash Wednesday
The 43-year-old was dead at the scene. Here is her identity and how the crash happened.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Update: Batavia Woman Dies After Head-On Collision on Randall Road
Another person was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Sold! Tri-Cities Home Sales: Nov. 15 Edition
See what's selling around Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Sold! Naperville and Lisle Home Sales: Nov. 15 Edition
See what's selling around town.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sold! Wheaton Home Sales: Nov. 15 Edition
What's selling?
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
UPDATE: Firefighter Died of Attack From Her Own Dog
Dawn Brown was home alone at the time of the attack. Here are more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Batavia High School Principal Will Become Next District 101 Superintendent
News Next Door: The Batavia School Board selects Batavia High School's Lisa Hichens as the district's next leader.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
BHS Principal Will Become Next Batavia Superintendent
The Batavia School Board selected Batavia High School's Lisa Hichens as the district's next leader.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
No Favored Treatment for Local Athletes Busted at Party
Teen party fallout: The superintendent says the district’s Code of Conduct holds student athletes to a higher, tougher standard than other students.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
SHERIFF: Firefighter Found Dead Inside Her Kane County Home
The 44-year-old woman was found on Monday.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Man Accused of Robbery, Vehicle Invasion
This 46-year-old faces three charges in connection to a gas station incident. Here's what happened.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities Death Notices Nov. 13, 2012
Obituaries with memorial services and visitations in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Death Notices, Nov. 13
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Death Notices, Nov. 13
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Fallen North Aurora Soldier Honored at HS Veterans Day Ceremony
A video tribute was presented to remember 20-year-old Chris Patterson, who gave the ultimate sacrifice in January during a mission in Afghanistan.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Police: Facebook 'Friend,' Bad Call, Stubborn Teen
Batavia police reports, Nov. 9-10
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Military Discounts, Gifts on Veterans Day 2012
Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles businesses salute our servicemen and women with special deals year-round, and especially on Veterans Day.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
