Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
3 DUI Arrests, 25 Seat Belt Citations Reported During Hinsdale July 4 Crackdown
The increased enforcement period took place between June 28 and July 7. Here are all the numbers.
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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Downers Grove, IL|News|
More Arson Incidents Reported in Downers Grove: Police Blotter
This time intentional fires were reported outside a church property, a park and outside a store. Here are the details.
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Hungry Young Thieves Make Amends: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, June 14-15
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Cannabis Possession, iPod Touch Snatched: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, July 12-13
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Darien, IL|News|
Johnny Borizov Receives 3 Life Sentences For Plotting Kramer Family Murders
Judge Daniel Guerin sentenced Johnny Borizov on Monday to three consecutive life sentences for his role in the 2010 murders of Jeffrey, Lori and Michael Kramer in Darien.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
$600 Laptop, Wallet Taken in Separate Thefts
Downers Grove police reports, July 9-11
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Lisle, IL|News|
3 Charged With Cannabis Possession: Police Blotter
Here are some items from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotters on July 6.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Darien Police Department and taken when the accused were booked from May 11-25.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
O’Halloran Takes Shots at Clifford, Makes Metra Promises
Metra board chairman Brad O’Halloran said former Metra CEO Alex Clifford only accused Metra board members of applying political pressure for decisions after learning his contract might not be renewed, during Wednesday’s RTA meeting.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sunday Comic: Governor Quinn Gives Wakeup Call to State Lawmakers
Most Illinois residents don't have much sympathy for the legislators who have had their salaries suspended.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Business Rewind: Glen Ellyn Fresh Market Opening Slated; Brewery in the Works for Geneva
Plans are in the works for new retailers in downtown Naperville, a microbrewery in Geneva and more. Share your business news with Patch. Contact Business Editor Mary Ann Lopez at maryl@patch.com
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Goombay Bash Returns to Chicago to Help Fight Against Cancer
The annual event began in La Grange after two Horton's co-workers died of cancer in 2001. Since then, it's grown to a must-attend event for everyone in the Chicago area, raising more than $4.5 million for cancer research.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
OMG PD: Fishy Incident, Yolk-Filled Crime
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, July 14 Edition
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, July 14 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
$11K Tire Theft, Cannabis Arrest, DUI: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, June 30-July 5.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Former Naperville Man Found Guilty in 2011 Home Invasion, Domestic Battery
Kenny Edwards, 36, formerly of Naperville, was convicted Friday of illegally entering the home of his estranged wife in 2011 and beating her, officials said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Fishy Incident, Yolk-Filled Crime
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
UPDATE: Missing West Chicago Man Found Dead, Cause Unknown
Aaron Brothers was located and the police closed their investigation into his disappearance.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
