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2022 Year in Review:
Your Local Red Cross

2022 Year in Review: Your Local Red Cross

See how your support enabled our volunteers and staff to make a difference right here in Illinois.

See how your support enabled our volunteers and staff to make a difference right here in Illinois.
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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.

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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
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News Articles & Press Releases

News Articles

Two Months Later, Red Cross Continues to Help Hurricane Ian Victims
December 01, 2022
Shelter
Thank You for Your Support on Giving Tuesday
November 29, 2022
Give something that means something
Giving Tuesday: Give Something that Means Something for People in Need
November 29, 2022
Thank You for Your Support
November 22, 2022
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Press Releases

QCWCIL Update: Local Red Cross Volunteers Help 17 People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Week
November 28, 2022
SCIL Update: Local Red Cross Volunteers Help 21 People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Week
November 28, 2022
CIL Update: Local Red Cross Volunteers Help 11 People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Week
November 28, 2022
GC_ILRV: Local Red Cross Volunteers Responded to 28 Fires in the Past Week
November 22, 2022
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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

  • A Second Chance at Life: Erin’s Story
    “You just never know when it’s going to make a difference in someone’s life. Don’t hesitate to give blood. It’s such a worthwhile thing to do, and it can be life-saving – it saved my daughter’s life. People need blood.”-Stephanie Brown Stephanie Brown knew something wasn’t right. Her newborn daughter, Erin, was listless and rarely […]

  • The Jones Family: Recovery After a Home Fire
    The Jones Family went to bed on a Thursday night following their normal routine. Lights off, devices put away, everyone in their respective rooms. At about 1 AM, a beeping sound woke Paula and she noticed her room was in complete darkness. When she exited her room she smelled smoke, noticed that the house was […]

  • Theresa Reed: From Home Fire Survivor to Compassionate Volunteer with the Red Cross
    It’s one of the calls one wishes never to receive, but when it does, the immediate thought is—where is my family and are they okay? For retired Theresa Reed, now Red Cross volunteer, these were the thoughts that raced through her head when she got the call that her house was on fire. “For years, […]

  • Red Cross Volunteer Helen Jackson Welcomes Everyone at Chicago Office Front Desk
    Helen Jackson is a Facility Service Volunteer at the Illinois Red Cross’s Headquarter office in Chicago. If you’ve stopped by, there’s a good chance you’ve been greeted by Helen at the front desk – welcoming visitors, answering the phones, and serving everyone who comes in the doors during business hours. She gets to see a […]

  • Volunteer Spotlight: Terrence Cook
    “I like to get out and mingle with the people and find out exactly what their needs are, try to resolve it and help them out as much as I can.”-Terrence Cook Terrence Cook of Mount Vernon, Illinois has been an American Red Cross volunteer for approximately 10 years. During his time volunteering, Terrence has […]
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