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Your Gift,
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View some of our most powerful moments in 2024, and help us continue our humanitarian work in the Illinois Region in the new year.  

View some of our most powerful moments in 2024, and help us continue our humanitarian work in the Illinois Region in the new year.
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The American Red Cross in Illinois

The American Red Cross of Illinois serves over 12.2 million people in 88 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri through a network of five chapters: Central Illinois, Greater Chicago, Illinois River Valley, Quad Cities & Northwest Illinois, and South & West Central Illinois. We’re in our local communities every day, helping people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
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New Donation Centers Now Open in Schaumburg and Orland Park!

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

Orland Park Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center: 15142 South LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, IL 60462

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Local Events

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11th Annual ABC 7 Great Chicago Blood Drive

January 15-16, 2025

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

 

Roll up a sleeve and help patients in need!

Do You Know a Hero?

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Nominate someone you know who has acted with bravery, dedication and service for the benefit of their community.
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Check out the 2024 Class of Heroes

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Locations

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The Illinois Region of the American Red Cross comprises five chapter locations and seven 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
Capítulo del Área Metropolitana de Chicago (Sede Regional de Illinois)
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Rauner Center 2200 W. Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
312-729-6100 Details
Central Illinois Chapter
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405 West John H Gwynn Jr Avenue
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 677-7272 Details
Illinois River Valley Chapter
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1293 Windham Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
(630) 378-0344 Details
South & West Central Illinois Chapter
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769 South Durkin Drive
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-7602 Details
Quad Cities & Northwest Illinois Chapter
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1100 River Drive
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-2166 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
Orland Park Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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15142 South LaGrange Rd.
Orland Park, IL 60462
1-800-RED CROSS Details

News Articles & Press Releases

News Articles

Three Red Cross volunteers are loading an all-terrain vehicle with with life sustaining supplies to help people in rural communities in Western North Carolina.
Red Cross Adapts Services to Support Mountain Communities in Rural North Carolina following Hurricane Helene
November 13, 2024
An illustrated graphic that reads: Giving blood is better with friends
Celebrate FRIENDS by Donating Blood—with Friends!
November 12, 2024
An illustrated graphic that reads: Protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Stay in a room you can close off from outside air. Use a portable air cleaner to keep the air inside clean. Avoid lighting candles, fireplaces or gas stoves.
Wildfires Burning on Both Coasts – Follow these Safety Steps Now
November 11, 2024
Sean Day is helping a coworker with a case in the American Red Cross Hero Care Center.
Red Crosser Supports Fellow Service Members after 20 Years of Military Service
November 07, 2024
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Press Releases

Red Cross Volunteers Assisted 17 People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Week
November 04, 2024
Greater Chicago Update: Red Cross Volunteers Assisted 118 People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Week
November 04, 2024
SWCIL - Increasing Support Amid Extreme Disasters and Home Fire Response
November 04, 2024
Quincy - Increasing Support Amid Extreme Disasters and Home Fire Response
November 04, 2024
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Nominate Your 2025 Hero 

Each year, we honor extraordinary individuals who are making a difference in their communities.

 

Read more about our 2024 Heroes»

 

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The Red Cross Role with Military Recruits and Their Families

Illinois Region volunteers support recruits who have recently taken the oath of enlistment and are preparing to ship to basic training, based on their branch, all over the country.

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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

  • Red Cross pet Liaison – keeping people and pets together after disaster
    When disaster strikes, the bond between people and their pets can be a lifeline. This was evident to Trish Burnett, the executive director of the Red Cross of the Quad Cities and Northwest Illinois, who deployed to help hurricane evacuees in Florida and other affected areas. “I’ve seen that connection between the owners and the […]

  • Angus Macaskill: A blood donor from Scotland
    Angus’s journey from Scotland to the United States has been full of adventure, exploring 45 states, and eventually making Aurora, Illinois, his home. For 26 years at his workplace, Angus watched his coworkers line up to donate blood each time his employer hosted a blood drive. He always longed to join them, but because he’d […]

  • Chicago Marathon runner honors late brother while giving back to the Red Cross
    On Sunday, more than 50,000 runners hit the pavement to take part in the 46th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Among them were 165 runners representing Team Red Cross, raising funds to support the mission of the American Red Cross.  One of those runners was Chicago native Peter Caputo, who had many reasons for […]

  • A lifeline of hope: How blood donations helped save Mia’s life during her battle with cancer
    Several years ago, 15-year-old Mia Cummins was just like any other teenager—spending time with friends, playing tennis, and enjoying the beach. But towards the end of 2020, Mia’s life took a dramatic turn when she received a shocking diagnosis.  “She was unfortunately diagnosed with liver cancer,” Mia’s mother, Susan Troy said. “Hepatocellular carcinoma is a […]

  • United in the Face of Climate-Driven Crises
    In July, record-breaking tornadoes and severe storms tore through Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, leading to widespread flooding, power outages, and extensive damage across multiple communities. Among those impacted was Mr. David Strong, a military veteran who resides in the oldest standing home in the Village of Phoenix, a suburb 25 miles south of Chicago. […]
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