Elmhurst, IL|News|
Sold! A Home Near Elmhurst College sells for $1.26 Million
What's selling? Here's a look at Elmhurst property transfers, Jan. 17 edition
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|
Sold! Tri-Cities Home Sales: Jan. 18 Edition
See what's selling around Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Sold! Naperville and Lisle Home Sales: Jan. 17 Edition
What's selling? A home near downtown Naperville sold for $2.28 million.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sold! Wheaton Home Sales: Jan. 17 Edition
What's selling? A home near Butterfield Road sold for $760,000.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|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
Geneva, IL|News|
Vigil Remembers 1-Month Anniversary of Newtown Tragedy
About 50 people gather in downtown Batavia Monday night to remember the victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School, including 6-year-old Charlotte Bacon, the granddaughter of former St. Mark's members Dan and Lindie Bacon.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
UPDATE: Batavia Woman Claims $7.2 Million Lotto Prize
She’s a 33-year Batavia resident. Here’s her name and reaction to winning.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
UPDATE: Batavia Woman Claims $7.2 Million Lotto Prize
She’s a 33-year Batavia resident. Here’s her name and reaction to winning.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Two Oswego Men Charged with Reckless Conduct After Incident Near Geneva School Involving a BB Gun
Three young adults are charged with reckless conduct, but the Geneva school is not involved. Here are the full details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
McGroarty Issues Apology For Pledge Incident at Mill Creek School
The father said he never meant to cause fear or be threatening during the Jan. 10 incident. He still takes issue with the school creed.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavians Hold Vigil For Newtown on 1-Month Anniversary of Shooting
The McClouds were joined by about 50 others Monday night. They don't want to see Sandy Hook disappear from the headlines.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
McGroarty Issues Apology For Pledge Incident at Mill Creek School
The father said he never meant to cause fear or be threatening during the Jan. 10 incident. He still takes issue with the school creed.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities Death Notices Jan. 16, 2013
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Death Notices, Jan. 15
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Death Notices, Jan. 15
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
District 304 to Community: Safety Is Top Priority in Geneva Schools
A Friday e-blast offers assurances to some parents' concerns following an incident earlier in the week at Mill Creek Elementary School.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Update: BATV Reality Show Holds 1st Auditions
Here's a brief recap of how auditions went Sunday at the Batavia Public Library.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Week in Review: Father Dies, Another Disputes Pledge
Here's a recap of local stories from Jan. 7 to Jan. 13.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
OMG PD: Liquor and PJs, You Sleep, We Steal
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Car vs. Pedestrian Crash Reported on Fabyan Parkway Friday Night
At least one person was transported, according to initial reports. Here's what we know.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
