Wheaton, IL|News|
Death Notices, Jan. 8
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
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|
Batavia Week in Review: New Year, New Laws, New Superman Movie
Here are your top local stories from the past week.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Resident's Dog Suffers Fatal Hit on Route 31 Sunday Afternoon
The dog belongs to a family in the area, fire officials said. Here’s what happened.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Holiday Ornament, Decoration Packing Tips from Pros
The holidays are over and it's time to pack away decorations and ornaments. Here are some tips to ensure items are safe and sound for next year.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
OMG PD: Free Ride to Jail, The Ol' Vomit Excuse
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities DUI Arrests, Jan. 6
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Jan. 6
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Jan. 6
More than 34 DUI arrests were made in DuPage County over the holidays, according to police reports.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Free Ride to Jail, The Ol' Vomit Excuse
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2013 Peaks Jan. 4
The first meteor shower of 2013 was in full swing Friday morning.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
This is What $275,000 Buys You
For $275K, 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 $299,900 Buys You
For almost $300K, you could purchase a home or a townhome in Elmhurst.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
This is What $400,000 Buys You
For $400K, 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 $499,900 Buys You in Wheaton
For almost a half-million, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Wheaton. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
New Sex Offender, Child Luring Laws In Effect For 2013
A bill sponsored in 2012 by State Sen. Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale) will prohibit sex offenders from participating in holiday events involving children as of Jan. 1.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Sold! Elmhurst Home Sales: Jan. 3 Edition
What's selling? A downtown Elmhurst home sold for over $1 million.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Sold! Tri-Cities Home Sales: Jan. 3 Edition
A home on Batavia's west side sold for more than a half-million. See what else is selling around Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Sold! Naperville and Lisle Home Sales: Jan. 3 Edition
What's selling? A downtown Naperville home sold for $650K.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sold! Wheaton Home Sales: Jan. 3 Edition
What's selling? A home near Roosevelt sold for over a half-million.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
New Underage Drinking Law Cracks Down on Parents
Provisions of an Illinois law expands on parents' responsibilities to prevent underage drinking on their property.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
