American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois
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Hurricane Barry

Help people affected by
Hurricane Barry

The American Red Cross in Chicago & Northern Illinois

The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois serves 9.5 million people in 21 counties in Northern Illinois and includes 3 chapters

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Brookfield Zoo American Red Cross Blood Drive
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 August 7th - 9AM - 3PM

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The Chicago & Northern Illinois Region of the American Red Cross comprises three chapters.

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Chapter and Office Locations

American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
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2200 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, IL 60612
312-729-6100 Details
American Red Cross of Northwest Illinois
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727 N. Church St.
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 963-8471 Details
American Red Cross of the Illinois River Valley
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1293 Windham Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
630-378-0344 Details

News Articles & Press Releases

News Articles

Only 3% of People in the U.S. Give this Type of Donation Needed by the Red Cross
June 11, 2019
Pet Safety
U.S. Heat Wave Dangerous for Your Pets – Keep Them Safe
July 16, 2019
Heat Safety
Excessive Heat Watch Across U.S. – How to Stay Safe
July 16, 2019
Barry Heads North – Follow These Flood Safety Steps
July 15, 2019
Red Cross Voice Skills for Amazon Alexa Come in Handy this Summer
July 15, 2019
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Press Releases

Resource Center Opening for People Affected by Recent DeKalb Fires
July 12, 2019
MEDIA ALERT: Red Cross is Relocating Shelter for Displaced Residents Affected by Two Multi-Unit Fires in DeKalb
July 11, 2019
The American Red Cross Opens Shelter in Response to Multi-Unit Apartment Fire in DeKalb
July 08, 2019
Safety Tips from the American Red Cross for the 4th of July Holiday
July 03, 2019
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Red Cross Stories

NURSING STUDENTS GET A GLIMPSE AT DISASTER HEALTH SERVICES

On the day before Independence Day, most Americans have images of fireworks and hotdogs dancing in their heads. But, a dozen nursing students at the American Red Cross Illinois Valley Chapter in Romeoville had images of disasters and blood drives dancing in theirs.  The Benedictine University students are pursuing Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. […]

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Peggy Hardek: Board Member with a Vision

Peggy Hardek joined the American Red Cross of Chicago and Northern Illinois Board of Directors in 2017.  She is a longtime Chicago resident, where she lives with her three children.  Prior to her work on the board, Peggy graduated with high honors from the University of Notre Dame.  She then went on to receive her […]

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