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 13^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.

1 of 7

a woman sitting in a chair and donating blood while another person stands next to her.

2 of 7

a man sitting in a chair donating blood with a Red Cross nurse standing next to him.

3 of 7

Blood donar sitting in chair holding a blood drive sign and smiling for picture.

4 of 7

A man sitting in chair donating blood while looking at a paper, with a Red Cross nurse next to him.

5 of 7

a woman sitting in a chair donating blood with a Red Cross nurse preparing the arm of the woman in the chair.

6 of 7

a woman sitting in a blood donor chair and holding a blood donor sign.

7 of 7

Wednesday

January 13, 2027

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

Day 1:

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

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

Thursday

January 14, 2027

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

Day 2:

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

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

National India Hub
930 National Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60173

The Edward Schock Centre of Elgin
100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our lifesaving mission!

Premier Sponsor:

Media Sponsors:

Sponsors:

Illinois River Valley Board of Directors

United Airlines

Site Sponsors:

Other Local Events

Chicago Red Cross CBS Cares Day of Giving

CBS Chicago Cares - A Day of Giving

Join us for a Day of Giving on Tuesday, December 1, 2026

The power is within each of us to help those in need. Learn what you can do.

2027 heroes breakfast event time and place.

2027 Heroes Breakfast

Tuesday, May 11, 2027
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST
Chicago Hilton

Each year, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago honors individuals and groups for acts of great bravery, dedication and service to the community at our Heroes Breakfast.

View All