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Chuck Beckman Obituary
He served for 30 years. Here is visitation and service information.
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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Batavia|News|
Man Struck By Car on Fabyan Continues Treatment, Officials Say
Here is the police crash report from the Jan. 11 car vs. pedestrian incident.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Traffic Signal Work Starts Today on Kirk Road
Kane County plans to upgrade signals at Tyler Road and Ohio Avenue. Expect delays as signals may be temporarily out of service starting Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities Death Notices Jan. 23, 2013
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Death Notices, Jan. 22
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Death Notices, Jan. 22
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Week in Review: Lottery Winner, BB Gun Fail, False Alarm
Here's a recap of local stories from Jan. 14 to Jan. 20.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Police: Batavians Caught Taking Rum, Earrings on Randall Road
Here are some recent retail theft incidents.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Rosary HS Names New Principal
Here is more information about Rosary High School's new leader.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
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Tri-Cities DUI Arrests, Jan. 20
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Jan. 20
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Jan. 20
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
OMG PD: Girl Gone Sick, Can't Touch This
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Girl Gone Sick, Can't Touch This
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
STC Restaurant Defrauded by Man Posing as ComEd Worker
St. Charles businesses, residents are served by city’s electric utility.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
This is What $270,000 Buys You
For $270K, you could purchase one of three comparably-priced homes in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
This is What $369,900 Buys You
For almost $370K, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Elmhurst. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
This is What $500,000 Buys You
For $500K, you could purchase one of these two comparably-priced homes. Do you want to live in Naperville or Lisle?
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
This is What $425,000 Buys You in Wheaton
For $425K, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Wheaton. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
3 Accused in BB Gun Incident Released From Jail
The three people in a traffic stop that caused school lockdowns Monday only spent a couple hours in jail before they posted bond, according to records.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
