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The newly renovated Oakton Sports Complex, one day before the Aug. 23 grand opening (Photo by Igor Studenkov/Journal & Topics Reporter) The Park Ridge Liquor Review Board and the Committee of the ...

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It’s been 30 years since Kristin Smart’s family last saw her smile light up a room. The college freshman vanished from California Polytechnic State University’s San Luis Obispo campus over Memorial ...

Violin makers, aka luthiers, traditionally learn from hands-on experience how to craft parts and select materials to shape an instrument’s final sound. MIT engineers hope to streamline that ...

DALLAS — The Lakers had just watched Luke Kennard drain a last-second, game-winning 3-pointer to beat the Orlando Magic. High off the spirit of escaping with their ninth consecutive win, conversation ...

Carolin Widmann had to cradle her centuries-old, multimillion-dollar instrument during a flight to Germany. Her predicament resonated with musicians who have faced similar challenges. By Christine ...

Moving over to the right-wing spot, Nikola Topic received Isaiah Joe's last-hope pass. He calmly swished in the catch-and-shoot look despite Terance Mann's textbook contest. In just his second NBA ...