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
Video: LiUNA #362 volunteers their time for the YWCA McLean County – The Pantagraph
Video: LiUNA #362 volunteers their time for the YWCA McLean County The Pantagraph
Innovation in action: Hagge Innovation Institute fosters real-world problem solving – Illinois State University News
Innovation in action: Hagge Innovation Institute fosters real-world problem solving Illinois State University News
Colleen Kannaday to Retire in 2026 as President of Carle BroMenn, Carle Eureka – Carle Health
Colleen Kannaday to Retire in 2026 as President of Carle BroMenn, Carle Eureka Carle Health
Equal Pay: Behind the Rally Cry panel set for August 22 – Illinois State University News
Equal Pay: Behind the Rally Cry panel set for August 22 Illinois State University News
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
YWCA McLean County Hosting Immersive Reentry Simulation
YWCA McLean County Hosting Immersive Reentry Simulation Bloomington-Normal, IL – YWCA McLean County, the Bloomington/Normal Hub of Envisioning Justice, a project of Illinois Humanities, is hosting a ReEntry Simulation Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 3-5:30 p.m. at the Bloomington Public Library. YWCA is inviting community members, policymakers, and business leaders
Envisioning Justice Inaugural Wellness Weekend Promoting Arts, Humanities, Justice
Envisioning Justice Inaugural Wellness Weekend Promoting Arts, Humanities, Justice Bloomington-Normal, IL – YWCA McLean County, the Bloomington/Normal Hub of Envisioning Justice, a project of Illinois Humanities, is excited to announce the inaugural Wellness Weekend February 21 – February 23. This community-wide event invites local organizations, businesses, and individuals to engage