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Hometown Hero: Military service while making history

Its an invention that's changed the way we see our world and it was created in part by a veteran who lives right here in Central Illinois..

WCIA-3's Amanda Porterfield has tonight's Hometown Hero.

They are lights make the holiday season a little brighter.

The man who invented them is Dr. Nick Holonyak Jr an inventor turned veteran now hero.

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BLOOMINGTON -- A woman faces prostitution charges....

BLOOMINGTON -- Miller Park Zoo welcomed a new addition Friday....

CHAMPAIGN -- A local American Legion Post made history Sunday afternoon. ...

PEORIA -- Homeowners are in the middle of a massive cleanup....

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY -- Law enforcement agencies paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty....

SPRINGFIELD -- Hundreds of people flooded the state Capitol Thursday. ...

SPRINGFIELD -- Police are investigating an aggravated battery....

URBANA -- A high school is being recognized for its efforts to prepare its students for the future....

SPRINGFIELD -- Governor Quinn is looking at a bill to help public schools save money by merging. ...

SPRINGFIELD -- A bill allowing some 17-year olds to vote is heading to the governor....

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