ABC7 Great Chicago Blood Drive | Red Cross of Illinois

The abc 7 great chicago blood drive banner with a drawing of the chicago city skyline.

Roll up a sleeve and help patients in need!

Give more life. Create new beginnings and energy for those in need. Donate blood with the American Red Cross at the 12^th Annual ABC7 Great Chicago Blood Drive.

Schedule your appointment today here or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

All presenting donors at this blood drive will receive a commemorative T-shirt, while supplies last!

Blood donar sitting in cot holding a give blood sign and smiling for picture.

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Two people holding sign that says first-time blood donor.

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blood donor sitting in cot with two people standing behind donor and all smiling for picture.

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Person sitting in cot, giving a thumbs up and donating blood with red cross nurse drawing blood.

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Person sitting in cot, donating blood with red cross nurse and blood donor giving a thumbs up.

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Wednesday

January 14, 2026

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

Day 1:

Highland Parks and Recreation
2450 Lincoln St, Highland, IN 46322

THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654

Mokena Community Park District at the Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center
10847 W La Porte Rd, Mokena, IL 60448

Thursday

January 15, 2026

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

Day 2:

Highland Parks and Recreation
2450 Lincoln St, Highland, IN 46322

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Chicago
1800 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Imani Village
901 E. 95th Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Foglia YMCA
1025 N Old McHenry Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Map, with pins in it, showing the location of each blood drive.

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our lifesaving mission!

Signature Sponsor:

Media Sponsors:

Sponsors:

Adtalem Global Education

Walgreens

United Airlines

Site Sponsors:

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST
Chicago Hilton

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