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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.

Local Events

8th Annual Brookfield Zoo Blood Drive Banner
8th Annual Brookfield Zoo Blood Drive

Brookfield Zoo Discovery Center

Thursday, August 31, 2023, 

 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join us for the 8th Annual Brookfield Zoo Blood Drive!

A Taste on the River 2023

The Bend XPO

Thursday, June 15, 2023

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Join us for the signature event the Quad Cities has come to know and love!

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.
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
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

News Articles & Press Releases

News Articles

supplies are loaded onto planes in Honolulu
Typhoon Mawar: Red Crossers Helping on Guam
May 29, 2023
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Hurricane Season 2023 ─ Planning Steps for People Who May Need Extra Help
May 26, 2023
20 Steps to Help You Stay Safe this Summer
May 22, 2023
International Water Safety Day: Be Water Smart
May 12, 2023
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Press Releases

QCWCIL Update: Home Fire Response and Summer Safety Steps
May 23, 2023
SCIL Update: Home Fire Response and Summer Safety Steps
May 23, 2023
GC_ILRV - Red Cross Volunteers Respond to 20 Home Fires & Steps to Help You Stay Safe this Summer
May 23, 2023
CIL Update: 20 Steps to Help You Stay Safe this Summer
May 23, 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

  • Sharing a Lifesaving Message: Kraig’s Story
    Kraig Kotter has a second lease on life, and it is something he does not take for granted. Kraig is a heart transplant recipient; he had the procedure in September 2016. Blood products from numerous blood donors were necessary to complete the 10-hour surgery. “I had 14 blood donors help get me through that procedure,” […]

  • A Passion for Volunteering: Dorothy’s Story
    For nearly 30 years, Dorothy Yackley of Quincy, Illinois has volunteered her time and talents with the American Red Cross. Dorothy got started in 1994, providing health services assistance following a flood along the Mississippi River near her hometown. But, that was just the beginning. Since then, she has served in many different capacities as […]

  • Volunteer Spotlight: Tony Halabi
    “I love volunteering to give back to my community. It feels great when you get to help people in their worst life moments.”-Tony Halabi Tony Halabi of Peoria started volunteering with the American Red Cross in August 2013. Tony is part of the Red Cross disaster action team, frequently responding to disasters such as home […]

  • Ready to Serve: Aaron’s Story
    With nearly a dozen volunteers surrounding her on a Saturday morning, Mass Care Supervisor Jamie Winterbottom ran down the day’s feeding assignments for the American Red Cross response to Mississippi River flooding along the Illinois/Iowa border. As the crews listened to her instructions, one face stood out among the rest. The face was that of […]

  • 129 and Counting: Meet the Top Blood Donor in Illinois
    Theresa Kallmbah from Mackinaw, Illinois has been donating blood since high school. “I got started because one of the kids I hung out with had hemophilia and needed blood on a regular basis,” she said. Theresa has faithfully donated blood and platelets ever since. In fact, she has donated so much that she currently is […]
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