MEDIA CENTER
Welcome to YWCA McLean County’s Media Center—your one-stop hub for timely news about our mission, programs, and impact. Here you’ll find recent media coverage, our latest press releases, and direct contact information for interview or story requests.
Media & Press Inquiries:
Alicia Whitworth
Vice President of Development & PR
awhitworth@ywcamclean.org
309-662-0461 ext. 223
IN THE NEWS
Illinois State students tackle childcare crisis with YWCA – The Pantagraph
Illinois State students tackle childcare crisis with YWCA The Pantagraph
YWCA McLean County senior volunteer program shut down due to funding loss – MSN
YWCA McLean County senior volunteer program shut down due to funding loss MSN
‘Future makers’: Illinois State students advocate for families facing childcare crisis through YWCA project – Illinois State University News
‘Future makers’: Illinois State students advocate for families facing childcare crisis through YWCA project Illinois State University News
Chiddix Junior High School teacher arrested after grooming investigation – WJBC AM 1230
Chiddix Junior High School teacher arrested after grooming investigation WJBC AM 1230
YWCA McLean County senior volunteer program shut down due to funding loss – MSN
YWCA McLean County senior volunteer program shut down due to funding loss MSN
McLean County teacher to stay in jail before trial on grooming charges – WEEK | 25 News Now
McLean County teacher to stay in jail before trial on grooming charges WEEK | 25 News Now
PRESS RELEASES
YWCA McLean County Launches After-School Program at Bloomington Junior High School
YWCA McLean County Launches After-School Program at Bloomington Junior High School Bloomington-Normal, IL – YWCA McLean County is launching a new after-school program for 6th through 8th grade students at Bloomington Junior High School beginning in the 2025–2026 school year. This essential new offering fills a major gap in services