Batavia|News|
This is What $294,500 Buys You
You could purchase one of three comparably-priced homes in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. This should help you decide.
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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Naperville, IL|News|
This is What $299,900 Buys You
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 $419,900 Buys You in Wheaton
You could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Wheaton. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Update: Batavia Schools Cancel Some Thurs. Night Events
Waubonsee campuses close at 4:30 p.m., and hundreds of flights have been canceled. The snow is still on its way.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
USPS Shipping Deadlines: Mail Those X-Mas Cards Today
Here's the cutoff to send some of those packages for the holiday season.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
NIU Student Accused in Hazing Went to Batavia To Turn Himself In
Pi Kappa Alpha members began surrendering themselves after arrest warrants were issued on Monday in connection with the alcohol-related death of a fraternity pledge.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Winter Storm Warning For Batavia Thurs. Afternoon, Up to 4 Inches Possible
The rain will change to wet snow this afternoon, and it gets worse from there. Here's what else to expect.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Walmart, Dick's Pull Some Firearms After Newtown Shooting
The Newtown school shooting has spurred some retailers to suspend gun sales.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods Pull Some Firearms After Newtown Shooting
The Newtown school shooting has spurred some retailers to suspend gun sales.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Walmart, Dick's Pull Some Firearms After Newtown Shooting
The Newtown school shooting has spurred some retailers to suspend gun sales.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Walmart, Dick's Pull Some Firearms After Newtown Shooting
The Newtown school shooting has spurred some retailers to suspend gun sales.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Batavia 7-Eleven Sells Winning Lotto Ticket Worth $7.2 Million—Did You Win?
This is the second 7-Eleven location in Batavia this year to sell a ticket worth millions.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Walmart, Dick's Pull Some Firearms After Newtown Shooting
The Newtown school shooting has spurred some retailers to suspend gun sales.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Snow, Strong Winds Coming to Batavia Thursday
Severe winds are coming, and dare we say, maybe a white Christmas?
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia 7-Eleven Sells Winning Lotto Ticket Worth $7.2 Million
This is the second 7-Eleven location in Batavia this year to sell a ticket worth millions. Here's more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Police: Daughter's Cocaine, Cannabis, Overdose
Batavia police reports, Nov. 23-Dec. 14
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Sold! Elmhurst Home Sales: Dec. 20 Edition
What's selling?
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Sold! Tri-Cities Home Sales: Dec. 20 Edition
See what's selling around Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Sold! Naperville and Lisle Home Sales: Dec. 20 Edition
See what's selling around town.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sold! Wheaton Home Sales: Dec. 20 Edition
What's selling?
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff