Lebanon Explosion
A massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon killed at least 171 people and injured thousands more. The 21st hears from the Lebanese community in Illinois and someone who is on the ground in Beirut now.
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Interview: Victor Shi, Illinois’ Youngest Biden Delegate
With the Democratic National Convention approaching rapidly, delegates from across the country will cast their votes to make the party’s presidential candidate selection official. The 21st speaks to Illinois' youngest delegate about remotely casting his vote for Biden this year.
Which Woman Will Be Biden’s VP Pick?
With Joe Biden’s announcement expected any day — The 21st got to wondering: what sort of influence will a female candidate — potentially a female candidate of color — have on the campaign, and politics more generally? The 21st speaks to a politico correspondent and experts on political science to hear their answers.
DeKalb Valedictorian Makes History
Being class valedictorian runs in the family of Nina Mitchell. She is the first African-American to be first in her class in DeKalb this year. She talked with The 21st about her motivation, her grandmother's similar feat and why she turned down some Ivy League schools to attend the University of Illinois this fall.
Other Countries Return To School
By June, more than 20 countries had reopened schools, and some — like Taiwan, Sweden, and Nicaragua — never closed in the first place. The 21st talks to an education reporter and two individuals from Science Magazine about looking to other countries as a blueprint to go back to school.
