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This episode was released in recognition of National Court Reporting and Captioning Week, February 5–12.

The nationwide court reporter shortage has drummed up a contentious debate in the legal industry over how big a problem it is.

Court reporters have always had a large impact on capturing history for posterity, and now, linked with technology, their instantaneous recordkeeping in the courtroom is vital and unmatchable - especially on high-profile cases. Today, captioners also do wonderful work to help better the lives of millions of Americans who are deaf or hard of hearing by providing real-time captioning for live sporting and theater events, church services, movie houses, and many other venues. (Video by Stephanie Earls) They are the courtroom officials with lightning-fast fingers and a mysterious machine, the sile...

Newton, IL, USA / WIKK 103.5 FM The Eagle | Classic Rock Feb 9, 2021 8:04 AM (CHICAGO) The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 1,747 new COVID-19 cases on Monday with 35 additional deaths. The new statewide numbers now show 1,148,088 positive COVID-19 cases with 19,668 coronavirus related deaths. In the latest hospitalization report, there were 2,161 people with COVID-19 in statewide hospitals. Of those, 469 patients were in Intensive Care Units and 251 others were on ventilators. For updates, go to dph.illinois.gov or if questions, call toll-free at 1-800-889-3931. ———...