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.
The woman, who doesn't have a dentistry license, practiced on patients after hours and on weekends when the business was closed, police said.
The woman, who doesn't have a dentistry license, practiced on patients after hours and on weekends when the business was closed, police said.
You could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Wheaton. This should help you decide.
For almost $269K, you could purchase one of these two comparably-priced homes. Do you want to live in Naperville or Lisle?
The store marks its grand opening on Randall Road with a big food giveaway. Here are pictures from the scene.
The store marks its grand opening this morning on Randall Road with a big food giveaway. Here are pictures from the scene.
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. How will this affect you?
Gov. Pat Quinn gave his fifth State of the State address on Wednesday afternoon. What do you think should be his top priorities over the next year?
What's selling? A home on Farnham sold for over $1 million.
What's selling? A home near downtown Elmhurst sold for $760K.
See what's selling around Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.
What's selling? A home near 95th Street sold for $465K.
Here is her identity and how the crash happened.
Route 38 was closed for about 3.5 hours while police responded to the crash.
It's almost here —the quick chicken restaurant will welcome campers and customers. Here's more info.
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Here's a recap of local stories from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3.
The longtime Bulldogs basketball coach returned to the event he launched 20 years ago. Here's a recap.
