Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.
Day: December 27, 2024
Aurora to host Rocket League tournament as part of new esports gaming series
The city of Aurora will jump into the esports arena with its first Rocket League tournament on Monday. It’s the inaugural event in the Aurora Gaming Series, and city officials say it’s the first video game tournament in the country hosted by a local municipality.
Stay warm with the best winter hats
Cover up your noggin when temperatures drop by adding winter hats to your wardrobe. Even if you’re stocked up, here are a few new ideas.
Steve Reaven’s boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
Waukegan coach Ron Ashlaw reaches a milestone, while Lake Forest and Deerfield rise in the rankings.
What to do in Chicago: ‘Les Miz,’ live music and last chance for ZooLights
Also around the area this weekend, the WWE Live Holiday Tour in Rosemont and Jerrod Carmichael in Wicker Park.
Glide like a pro with the best ski wax
Similar to goggles or gloves, ski wax is another accessory that is commonly overlooked until it’s too late. We list the best ski waxes.
Clear heavy snow easily with the best roof snow rake
Roof snow rakes are an effective, simple tool for eliminating the dangers of the extra snow weight on your roof.
Jason Lee no longer plays ‘hot potato’ with the ball. Instead, 6-foot-6 senior’s hot streak fires up Antioch.
Lee averaged 17.7 points during a recent stretch as Antioch won five in a row.
Paramount in Aurora to offer its first sensory-friendly performance
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre will offer its first-ever sensory-friendly performance, with a specially modulated performance of Disney’s “Frozen the Broadway Musical” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Naperville Police Arrests for Dec. 23-25
Roundup of recent arrests made by the Naperville Police Department.