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Woman hit at Monticello intersection calls for increased safety measures
By Greg Ramirez
Urbana inventor creates device to make wheelchair users more visible
Greg Ramirez
Greg Ramirez
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
A recent graduate from Illinois Wesleyan University, Greg has quickly made a name for himself in community journalism, writing for local newsletters and contributing to regional magazines. His work often focuses on cultural events and community outreach efforts.
More from Greg →Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:11 PM · 1 min read
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – Carter Schott has spinal muscular atrophy and has used a wheelchair for most of his life. "Growing up, I shortly realized that the world around me was not designed for people with disabilities,” Schott said. That's why he founded Innovate Independence. "I wanted to figure out a way that I could [...]
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