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Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in the U.S. for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone’s home.

The city of Joliet, in conjunction with Cadence Cares Foundation, will be hosting a second donation drive for victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The collection will be held Friday and Saturday at the Old National Bank.

The city of Joliet will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m on Wednesday in the City Council Chambers, 150 W. Jefferson St.

The city of Joliet in conjunction with Cadence Cares Foundation will be hosting a donation drives for supplies to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and continue on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visitors can donate blood from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in Sauk Valley Community College's Dillon Mall, 173 state Route 2 in Dixon.

A national blood shortage is expected to be worsened due to the excessive heat forecasted in the area over the next few days, the American Red Cross announced Monday. Those who can are encouraged to donate at their local blood drive.

Joliet Township Government will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, Aug. 1.

As the school year approaches and students prepare to return to the classrooms, the American Red Cross of Illinois has issued tips to make sure students, parents and motorists are safe this fall.

The American Red Cross has two blood drives planned for the next week, the organization said, noting that one in seven patients entering a hospital will need a blood transfusion while only 3% of Americans give blood.

Brian McDaniel, executive director of the Romeoville-based American Red Cross Illinois River Valley chapter, and volunteer Chuck Massaro are in Florida delivering food and water to people affected by Hurricane Ian.

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage and is having a regional blood drive.

The American Red Cross of the Illinois River Valley announced Joliet Junior College Police Chief Brandon Campbell has joined its board of directors.

COVID-19 has impacted many African Americans with severe illness and death.