Wikimedia Commons: Minonk, Illinois. Minonk is a city in Minonk Township, Woodford County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,078 at the 2010 census, down from 2,168 in 2000. It is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Everything is Illuminated chronicles a young, Jewish-American writer's attempt to research his grandfather's life in Ukraine. Jonathan, who has the same name as the book's author, is attempting to find his grandfather's shtetl, Trachimbrod.
Types of illumination. 1  Incident. Incident light is used with primarily non-transparent specimens. The method of delivering this light (ring light, spots, etc.) will depend on texture of the specimen and the application requirements. Incident light is needed for all kinds of non-transparent specimens.