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Nick Holonyak Jr., the inventor of the first visible-light LED among other illuminating innovations, has died at aged 93. — University of Illinois Archives

The 21st Show

October 25, 2022

Remembering Nick Holonyak, Jr., Inventor of LED Lights

We remembered Zeigler native Nick Holonyak, Jr., who is credited with the development of the LED and many more inventions.

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Chelle Wyatt holds her hearing aid Friday, April 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City. People with hearing loss have adopted technology to navigate the world, especially as hearing aids are expensive and inaccessible to many. — (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

The 21st Show

October 25, 2022

What you should know if you’re considering OTC hearing aids

For the first time, over-the-counter hearing aids have become available across America. But potential purchasers should be cautious.

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Paul Lange is the Democratic candidate in Illinois' 15th congressional district. He's running against incumbent Republican Mary Miller. — Courtesy of Paul Lange

The 217 Today Podcast

October 25, 2022

217 Today: Democrat Paul Lange talks gun control and abortion rights in campaign against incumbent Republican Mary Miller

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Paul Lange, a Democrat running against incumbent Republican Mary Miller in the 15th congressional district.

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North Korean flags are carried during a celebration of the nation's 73rd founding anniversary in Pyongyang, North Korea on Sept. 9, 2021. — AP Photo/Cha Song Ho

The 21st Show

October 24, 2022

Defecting from North Korea

Life in North Korea has been documented as difficult and three defectors are telling their stories in Illinois.

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Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL15) — US House of Representatives

The 21st Show

October 24, 2022

Covering a candidate who won’t debate or rarely talks to the media

Rep. Mary Miller (R), the incumbent in the 15th Congressional District race, is likely to win despite giving few interviews and participating in no debates.

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Lauren Bennett was shot in her back during the Highland Park shooting. Her mother and mother-in-law also suffered bullet wounds. — Manuel Martinez/WBEZ

The 217 Today Podcast

October 24, 2022

217 Today: Victims of Highland Park shooting file a set of lawsuits in an effort to end mass shootings

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how dozens of victims of the Highland Park shooting have signed onto a set of lawsuits, fueled by a desire to end mass shootings.

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Health professionals from pharmacists to physician assistants are jockeying to shape the next wave of workforce reforms. — Piotr Wytrazek / iStock

The 217 Today Podcast

October 21, 2022

217 Today: The pandemic has reignited turf wars among health professions

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the pandemic reignited long-standing turf wars in the healthcare field.

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The 21st Show

October 20, 2022

Exploring Illinois Pizzas: Chicago Deep Dish Style

Illinois is home to many different styles of pizza pies. In our first episode of our miniseries Exploring Illinois Pizzas, we're check out the history of Chicago Deep Dish pizza and how it has evolved over the years.

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