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National Blood Shortage

National Blood Shortage

Blood donors of all blood types are urgently needed now to ensure patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical medical care.

Blood donors of all blood types are urgently needed now to ensure patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical medical care.
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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 Romeoville!
New Donation Centers Now Open in Schaumburg and Romeoville!

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

Romeoville Red Cross Platelet Donation Center: 1293 Windham Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446

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Local Events

Central & Southern Illinois Red Cross Evening of Stars Event web banner
Evening of Stars

Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023
5:30 - 9:30 p.m. CST

Brown Ballroom at Illinois State University

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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
Schaumburg Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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622 East Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
1-800-RED-CROSS Details
Romeoville Red Cross Platelet Donation Center
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1293 Windham Pkwy
Romeoville, IL 60446
1-800-RED CROSS Details

News Articles & Press Releases

News Articles

Stormy Weekend Ahead for East Coast
Stormy Weekend Ahead for East Coast ─ Get Ready Now
September 22, 2023
Moroccan Red Crescent volunteer helps after earthquake
Moroccan Red Crescent Volunteers Helping Quake Survivors
September 20, 2023
Teams Respond to Catastrophic Flooding in Libya
Libyan Red Crescent Teams Helping Flood Survivors
September 20, 2023
Red Crossers Staffing Major Disasters
Red Cross Responds to Climate Disasters Thousands of Miles Apart
September 20, 2023
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Press Releases

Red Cross facing a national blood shortage
September 11, 2023
SCIL Update: Red Cross Volunteers Assisted 29 People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Two Weeks
September 18, 2023
QCWCIL Update: Red Cross Volunteers Assisted 10 People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Two Weeks
September 18, 2023
CIL Update: Red Cross Volunteers Assisted 29 People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Two Weeks
September 18, 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

  • 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 […]

  • Blood Donors Make Memories
    Judie is a blood donor who donates in honor of her son, Eric, who battled cancer for 9 years. “I’m a blood donor because donated blood kept my son alive. If donated blood had not been available for his treatments throughout those 9 years, he wouldn’t have lived to see his 30th birthday,” shared Judie. […]

  • Volunteer Spotlight: Rob West
    “If I can put a smile on your face (after a disaster) I’ve done my job.”-Rob West That is how Rob West approaches his role as a disaster volunteer with the American Red Cross. Photo Credit: Matt Bruce, The Daytona Beach News-Journal(Rob is shown here, signing in residents at a shelter after Hurricane Matthew in […]

  • Blood Donor After a 55-Year Wait
    At the young age of 16, Jeanne Burke was diagnosed with hepatitis. This same diagnosis also meant that she would be unable to be a blood donor, something she had hoped to do even before her diagnosis. Decades later, a life-changing turn of events impacted Jeanne in a variety of ways, including her lifelong goal […]

  • Volunteer of the Week: Abhinav Anne
    Abhinav Anne’s interest in helping people after disasters is what lead him to becoming a dispatch volunteer with the Red Cross of Illinois. While that’s not an uncommon reason for someone to join the organization, what is unique about Abhinav is that he started volunteering at just 14 years old.  “We’ve seen so many different […]
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