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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

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Sound the Alarm. Save a Life. Volunteer Opportunity!

Join us to install free smoke alarms and share safety information in at-risk communities March 4 through March 31.

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Honoring Our Heroes

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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!

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90% of Our Workforce are Volunteers
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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

Red Cross volunteer delivers hot meals and words of encouragement
Red Cross Helping as Heavy Snow, Rain Hit California Again
March 22, 2023
Maryna Sereda, a Ukrainian refugee, is living in an apartment in Chisinau, Moldova. Maryna has spent most of the last year living less than sixty miles from her native Ukraine, but in what feels like a world away to her.
Ukraine Crisis Rages on One Year Later: American Red Cross Donors’ Support Vital to Ukraine and Impacted Countries
March 17, 2023
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American Red Cross Part of Red Cross Global Humanitarian Network
March 15, 2023
During Red Cross Month We Honor Blood and Platelet Donors like Al Whitney
March 15, 2023
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Press Releases

QCWCIL Update: Spring is Here – Be Prepared for Severe Weather and Emergencies
March 20, 2023
SCIL Update: Spring is Here – Be Prepared for Severe Weather and Emergencies
March 20, 2023
CIL Update: Spring is Here – Be Prepared for Severe Weather and Emergencies
March 20, 2023
GC_ILRV - Spring is Here – Be Prepared for Severe Weather and Emergencies
March 20, 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

  • How a blood bank brought an Illinois couple together 
    Supplying 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply, the American Red Cross consistently emphasizes the importance of giving blood and its lifesaving abilities. It’s something an Oak Park couple who both work in the medical field and regularly donate blood, not only know to be true, but it’s also a part of their love story.  […]

  • Serving Others in Several Ways
    Chadd Boland of Peoria is a Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Specialist for the Illinois Army National Guard, 444th Chemical Company. Chadd first gave blood in 2016 during Basic Combat Training. At the time, he admits he was not too excited about the idea, but a little convincing got him there. Toward the end of […]

  • CPR training gives a mother the confidence to act
    Tresa Razaaq of Chicago is receiving a Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action from the American Red Cross of Illinois after jumping into action to help her four-year-old son who had begun choking at school. As scary as it was for her in that moment, it was something she says she felt confident to do as […]

  • Earning a Scholarship for Helping Save Lives: Allyson’s Story
    Getting involved helped Allyson Gillette get some help for college. Allyson was looking for volunteer opportunities and decided to host an American Red Cross blood drive in Chillicothe, Illinois last December. She earned a $1,000 scholarship as a result of her lifesaving efforts. As part of the Red Cross Leaders Save Lives program, the senior […]

  • Lives Saved in Dixon, IL
    “If it wasn’t for the smoke alarms, I wouldn’t be here today. I’m still trying to get over this experience. I’ve been through hurricanes and tornadoes — this is probably the worst.” Fred and his wife Gina were asleep when they were awakened by the shrill sound of the smoke alarm. To their shock, they […]
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