The 21st’s Summer Book List (Vol. 4, Science and Science Fiction)
List of Suggested Summer Reading by science communicator Joanne Manaster and Chicago-based science fiction writer Marcus Sakey.
Illinois Public Media News
In-depth reporting from WILL, NPR, the Associated Press, and other sources
Contact WILL News at willnewsroom@illinois.edu
WILL Newscast
State Gives Canoe Rental Business At Kickapoo Rec Area Two More Months
A co-owner of the café and canoe rental site on the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River at Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Vermilion County says he’s happy the state Department of Natural Resource will give an additional two months --- until September 20th --- before terminating his contract.
Unit 4 Centennial ‘Town Hall’ Brings Out Referendum Backers
The second of two open house-style 'town hall' meetings over the future of Champaign Unit 4's facilities brought out a lighter crowd than the previous one, but a mostly enthusiastic response to supporting a bond issue of around $200 million this fall. Around 50 attended Thursday's event at Centennial High School.
Scores Dead After Truck Plows Into Bastille Day Crowd In Nice, France
A truck loaded with weapons and hand grenades has plowed through a crowd of people on a sidewalk in the French resort city of Nice during Bastille Day, killing at least 80 people. Local officials say the truck was on the sidewalk for more than a mile before police killed the driver. Anti-terrorist investigators have taken over the case.
The Attack in Nice, France; Science & Science Fiction Reading List; Betty Esser Turns 102
On The 21st: As the world reacts to the most recent terrorist attack in the southern French town of Nice, we speak to a Nice native who’s recently relocated to Illinois. We also continued our summer books series with a talk about science and science fiction books with science communicator Joanne Manaster and Chicago sci-fi writer Marcus Sakey. Plus, we spoke with Savoy resident Betty Esser, who turned 102 this week.