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Nikola Tesla Story

Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United States

The museum welcomes local author John Wasik, who will discuss his new book, Lightning Strikes:  Nikola Tesla, Creativity and the Soul of Innovation.  Wasik will tell the compelling story of how Tesla created radio, the modern electrical grid, robotics and wireless/remote control.  Wasik uses Tesla’s life as a lens to show how people can spark […]

“Why Illinois Was Ground Zero for Innovation”

Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United States

Author John Wasik discusses technological innovations in Illinois and their effects worldwide.