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An image of an agenda for the McLean County Executive Committee. On the right side of the image there is a menu for those with disabilities to use to interpret the document or ask for assistance.
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With enhanced website, McLean County government leaps ahead in ADA compliance
Charlie Schlenker
The website for McLean County Government just got a lot easier to use for people with disabilities. County board chair Elizabeth Johnston said a new module can read PDF documents aloud, and even interpret technical drawings like plans to change the design of an intersection.
The underpass would connect the current Uptown Normal area to the south, underneath the railroad tracks.
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Normal council to vote on new contract for Uptown underpass construction
Eric Stock
From left, Nomad Theatre co-artistic director Connie Blick, David Wertz and Ellie Wertz are preparing to host about 55 people a night for two weekends of Down on Honey Dew Acres. Blick said many of the eight playwrights plan to attend a production.
Lauren Warnecke
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Nomad Theatre caps season with barn-themed plays — in a North Normal barn
Lauren Warnecke
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