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Give Locally
This Holiday

View some of our proudest moments in 2023, and help us continue our work in the Illinois Region in the new year.

 

View some of our proudest moments in 2023, and help us continue our work in the Illinois Region in the new year.  
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The American Red Cross in Illinois

The American Red Cross of Illinois serves over 12.4 million people in 88 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri through a network of six chapters: Central Illinois, Greater Chicago, Illinois River Valley, Northwest Illinois, Quad Cities and West Central Illinois, and South Central Illinois. We're in our local communities every day, helping people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
New Donation Centers Now Open in Schaumburg and Orland Park!

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. Schedule an appointment today!

Schaumburg Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center: 622 East Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Orland Park Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center: 15142 South LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, IL 60462

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Local Events

ABC 7 Great Chicago Blood Drive banner
10th Annual ABC 7 Great Chicago Blood Drive

January 17-18, 2024 

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 

Roll up a sleeve and help patients in need!

Chicago Red Cross Heroes Breakfast Banner
Do You know a Hero? Nominate them Today!

Each year, the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois honors individuals and groups for acts of great bravery, dedication and service to the community at our Heroes Breakfast.

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Locations

The Illinois Region of the American Red Cross comprises six chapter locations and five blood donation centers.
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Chapter and Office Locations

Greater Chicago Chapter (Illinois Regional Headquarters)
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Rauner Center 2200 W. Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 729-6100 Details
Capítulo del Área Metropolitana de Chicago (Sede Regional de Illinois)
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Rauner Center 2200 W. Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
312-729-6100 Details
Northwest Illinois Chapter
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727 N. Church St.
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 963-8471 Details
Illinois River Valley Chapter
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1293 Windham Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
(630) 378-0344 Details
South Central Illinois Chapter
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769 South Durkin Drive
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-7602 Details
Quad Cities & West Central Illinois Chapter
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1100 River Drive
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-2166 Details
Central Illinois Chapter
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311 West John Gwynn Jr. Ave.
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 677-7272 Details

Blood Donation Centers

The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You will feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Schedule an appointment at one of our locations.

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Blood Donation Center Locations

Peoria Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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405 West John H Gwynn Jr Avenue
Peoria, IL 61605
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Quincy Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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3000 N 23rd Street
Quincy, IL 62305
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Effingham Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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603 Eden Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Bloomington Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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1 Westport Ct.
Bloomington, IL 61704
1-800-RED-CROSS Details
Red Cross R Scott Falk Family Blood Donation Center
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Rauner Center, 2200 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Schaumburg Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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622 East Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
1-800-RED-CROSS Details
Orland Park Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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15142 South LaGrange Rd.
Orland Park, IL 60462
1-800-RED CROSS Details

News Articles & Press Releases

News Articles

Turn around don't drown
Flooding Impacting Millions in Pacific Northwest ─ Follow these Safety Steps
December 06, 2023
A Red Cross volunteer helping a disaster victim
2023 Emerging Needs: Volunteers Respond to Record Year of Disasters
December 05, 2023
A Red Cross volunteer helping a disaster victim
Celebrating Those Who Make Our Mission Possible this Holiday Season
December 01, 2023
Prepare for storms, fill your gas tank, fill drinking water bottles and unplug small appliances
Severe Weather Threatens Texas, Louisiana ─ Follow these Safety Steps
November 30, 2023
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Press Releases

SCIL Update: Holiday Decorating Safety Tips & Red Cross Volunteers Help 23 People Affected by Home Fires
December 04, 2023
QCWCIL Update: Holiday Decorating Safety Tips & Red Cross Volunteers Help 16 People Affected by Home Fires
December 04, 2023
CIL Update: Holiday Decorating Safety Tips & Red Cross Volunteers Help 6 People Affected by Home Fires
December 04, 2023
GC - Holiday Decorating Safety Tips & Red Cross Volunteers Help 213 People Affected by Home Fires
December 04, 2023
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Nominate Your 2023 Hero 

Each year, we honor extraordinary individuals who are making a difference in their communities.

 

Read more about our 2022 Heroes in this article published in Better. 

 

Learn About Philanthropy 

Learn About Philanthropy and how to help the Red Cross provide assistance to communities impacted by disasters.

 

Read more in this article from the magazine Better.

 

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Red Cross Stories: The Blog of the American Red Cross of the Illinois Region

  • Linda Pulik pulls from personal experience as a Restoring Family Links volunteer
    The American Red Cross is most often visible for responding to disasters or collecting a big part of the nation’s blood supply, but the American Red Cross is also part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Together with our global Red Cross and Red Crescent teams, relief is provided to 1 in 65 people around […]

  • Roger Wolf: A Lifesaving Rescue Story
    The right people, in the right place, at the right time. That is the resounding theme that comes up when you speak with Mark Paul, Dan Cotton, and Roger Wolf. When Roger collapsed during an all-staff meeting this past summer, the 100 people in the room were all concerned, but two people stood out—Mark and […]

  • Brittany’s story: “I never donated blood thinking that I might need it someday”
    Brittany Kesel of Nashville, Illinois says her history of being a blood donor starts back in high school. Growing up with a family that prioritized donating blood, Brittany said it was something that just made sense to do once she was old enough.  “If there was a blood drive at my high school, I would […]

  • Red Cross Blood Services Hero: Yvonne Blake
    In November 2022, Yvonne’s 20-year-old son Jaden, a collegiate track and field athlete and student at Grand Valley State University, passed away after a terrible automobile accident. While fighting for his life in the hospital and in preparation for organ donation, Jaden required more than 60 units of blood. To keep her son’s legacy alive, […]

  • Runner saves another runner’s life by performing CPR
    This spring avid runner Wojciech Wilczynski began training for the New York City Marathon. On Saturday, May 27th he went to Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve for a longer run.   “I came here with my friend, we were supposed to do a longer run, probably about a loop or so maybe longer,” Wojciech said. “And that […]
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