Naperville, IL|News|
This is What $525,000 Buys You
For $525K, you could purchase one of these two comparably-priced homes. Do you want to live in Naperville or Lisle?
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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Wheaton, IL|News|
This is What $475,000 Buys You in Wheaton
For $475K, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes in Wheaton. This should help you decide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Sheriff: Man Struck and Killed by Car Was in Another Crash Same Evening
The 54-year-old man's vehicle needed a tow, but he refused a ride out of the area after the first crash, officials said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
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|
SUV Rollover Shuts Down Route 38 Wednesday Afternoon
No serious injuries were reported. Here’s what else we know.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Sold! Tri-Cities Home Sales: Dec. 13 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. 13 Edition
A home near Naper Boulevard sold for a cool half-million. See what else is selling around town.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sold! Wheaton Home Sales: Dec. 13 Edition
A home near Lincoln Marsh sold for over $651,000. See what else is selling around town.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Mooseheart: Sudanese Students Are 'Going to Live The American Dream'
Monday was an emotional day for the school, the Sudan-born students and their supporters as the IHSA declared the students eligible for athletics. School officials said their education was never in jeopardy.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Man Dies After Being Hit By Pickup Truck in Southern Kane County
This is the third fatal car crash in Kane County over a 10-day period.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
UPDATE: Sudanese Students Can Play for Mooseheart, But IHSA Puts School on Probation
"The students were taken advantage of by A-Hope Foundation," an IHSA official said. Here's more info.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Man Dies After Being Hit By Pickup Truck in Southern Kane County
This is the third fatal car crash in Kane County over a 10-day period.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Mooseheart Director: School Didn't Violate IHSA Rules to Enroll Sudanese Students
"We will act upon the IHSA ruling as a learning experience," Scott Hart said. Here's his full statement.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities Death Notices Dec. 11, 2012
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Death Notices, Dec. 11
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
POLICE: Armed Robbery Reported At North Aurora 7-Eleven
The robbery occurred late this morning. Here's a suspect description.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Death Notices, Dec. 11
Obituaries with memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Batavia Week in Review: Mooseheart, Mayor Running, McDonald's Return
Here are the top local stories from Dec. 3 to 9.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
Tri-Cities DUI Arrests, Dec. 9
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Dec. 9
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
