Best of: 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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Best of: Independent Bookstores in Illinois
Reports of the death of independent bookstores seem to be an exaggeration. The 21st spoke to three independent bookstore owners and the Program Coordinator for the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association to hear more.
Rep.-Elect Nabeela Syed talks identity, generational change, and more
23-year-old Nabeela Syed joined The 21st to discuss the intersection of politics and her identities as a member of Gen Z and an Indian-American, plus what it was like to win her seat and flip her House district.
Coming of age with a quinceañera
To discuss quinceañeras and their history and significance, The 21st was joined by a professor of Latino/Latina Studies and two students who recently celebrated their own quinceañeras.
New play tackles “Homegrown” radicalization
The 21st was joined by a Champaign-Urbana playwright to discuss her new show about radicalization and the Jan. 6 insurrection.
