Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Cannabis Possession, Public Intoxication, DUI Arrests: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, June 16-23.
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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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Woman Refuses Transport After 2-Car Crash: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, June 12-16
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Find Fireworks for Fourth of July in 2013 around Wheaton
Here's your guide to holiday fireworks displays and events around the region.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Teen Charged with Marijuana Possession: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 18-20
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
DUI Arrests: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, June 21-23
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Male Stranger in Ski Mask Approaches Girl Near Burr Ridge: Sheriff
The girl struck the man's hand and he took off on Tuesday. Here is a full description.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton North HS Teacher Gets 10 Years in Prison, Pleads Guilty to Sex Assault of Student
Edwin Klemm was initially charged with 11 counts of criminal sexual assault in connection to his relationship with a former Wheaton North student who was under 18 at the time, prosecutors said.
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Warrants Arrests, Kids In The Yard: Police Blotter
Police blotter from Burr Ridge.
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Man Charged With Taking Parking Meter Batteries: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, June 17-20
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Disorderly Conduct, Theft Reported at Beer Tent: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 22-23
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
UPDATED: Cook County Sheriff's Office Investigates Incident Near Burr Ridge Tuesday
The incident occurred on Maple Avenue just south of village limits. Here's what we know.
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Criminal Trespassing, Stolen Laptop: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, May 26-29
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Darien, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Darien Police Department and taken when the accused were booked from May 2-8.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Retail Theft, Mailbox Beatdowns: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 19-22
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Men Caught on Camera Stealing Cell Phones: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, June 5-6
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Cartoon: Hawks Bring Cup Back to Chicago
Go Hawks! And playoff beards!
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Lisle, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Lisle Police Department and taken when the accused were booked on May 26-27.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
$10K in Jewelry Taken During Scam at Downers Home: Police Blotter
A male stranger immediately walked into a home once an elderly resident answered, and two more men joined him, police said. Here are the full details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Man Shot During Attempted Robbery at Oak Brook Mall Sunday
A security guard shot one of the suspects, and two more were still at large Sunday evening, according to media reports. Here's what happened.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Woman Sues Mexican Restaurant over DuPage County E. Coli Outbreak
Elizabeth Bernardi, one of 21 victims of an E. coli outbreak linked to Los Burritos Mexicanos in Lombard, is seeking more than $50,000 in damages.
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