Geneva, IL|News|
Charlotte Bacon Visitation Tuesday, Memorial Service Wednesday
Charlotte was a granddaughter of former Batavians and members of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Geneva. She was 6 years old.
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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Geneva, IL|News|
St. Mark's Church Reaches Out To Family of Girl in Newtown Shooting
St. Mark's in Geneva received donations to help some former members dealing with the loss of their granddaughter, Charlotte Bacon. She was one of the first-graders who died in the Dec. 14 Newtown school shooting.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Charlotte Bacon Visitation Dec. 18, Memorial Service Dec. 19
Charlotte was a granddaughter of former Batavians. She was six years old.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Principal: Remind Students They're Safe At School
"We cannot live in fear of the dangers that will always be there as 'what ifs,' but rather, live in the ready," the principal said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Update: Local Church Reaches Out To Family of Girl in Newtown Shooting
St. Mark's received donations to help some former members dealing with the loss of their granddaughter, Charlotte Bacon. She was one of the first-graders who died in the Dec. 14 Newtown school shooting.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities Death Notices Dec. 18, 2012
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Death Notices, Dec. 18
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Death Notices, Dec. 18
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Week in Review: Robbery, Twinkies Gone, Mooseheart
Here are the top local stories from Dec. 10 to 16.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Mug Shot Monday
These photos were released by the Batavia Police Department and taken when the accused were booked from Nov. 27 to Dec. 5.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Reacts: How to Talk to Your Kids After School Shooting in Newtown, CT
With 20 children among the 27 dead in a shooting rampage, Batavia Public Schools are suggesting ways to help your kids cope.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Batavia
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Updated: Tri-Cities DUI Arrests, Dec. 16
An intoxicated man drives a woman's car without her permission and hits a tree on Batavia's west side. Read about this and more in the latest roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Dec. 16
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Dec. 16
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Car Thumpers, Screws Loose, iPad Jacked
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Montgomery, IL|News|
Kane Sheriff: Man in Fatal Crash Was in Another Crash Same Evening
The 54-year-old man refused a ride out of the area after the first Dec. 10 crash, police said. He died later that night.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Palm Prints Lead to Robbery Suspect, Police Say
This man has been charged in connection with a May 2012 armed robbery in a St. Charles parking lot.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
This is What $539,900 Buys You
For almost $540K, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Elmhurst. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
This is What $440,000 Buys You
For up to $440K, you could purchase one of three comparably-priced homes in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
