Blood drive

Appointments are not required but are available and can be made by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or by visiting redcrossblood.org.

Two Barrington High School students— Carter Bailey and Max Lewis — are joining forces to fight for a cause that saved their lives: blood donation.

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.

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.

Dixon blood drives are from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Dixon American Legion, 1120 W. First St., Dixon; and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Illinois Department of Transportation, 819 Depot Ave.

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 9 in the Gloria Dei Center on the school’s campus, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest.

University of St. Francis in Joliet hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13/\.

Nonprofit Vitalant urges all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to give now for the coming days and weeks to boost the blood supply for patients in need. As an added incentive, donors will receive a delicious pizza.

Nonprofit Vitalant urges all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to give now for the coming days and weeks to boost the blood supply for patients in need. More than 60 community blood drives are available in Illinois, including 11 in Lake County.

Red Cross supply drops 25%; donors urged to give as extreme heat, travel plans threaten already low blood levels.

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

The need for food is on the rise and the need for blood is always on the rise during the summer months.

Local recipients of the Student Impact Award include Mallory Dever, Braeden Thome, Molly Maloy and Taylor Reyna, all of Rock Falls High School; and Liam Schmall of Newman Central Catholic High School.

Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors – are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked with blood products throughout the month.

Leading up to this Mother’s Day, nonprofit Vitalant is highlighting that need and thanking donors who give April 21-May 23 with a chance to win one of 83, $83 gift cards when they opt-in to the Vitalant Donor Rewards program.

April 10 marks one year since mass shooting at an Old National Bank location in Louisville, Kentucky.

A blood drive is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 16 at the Gurnee Fire Department, 6581 Dada Drive, on the apparatus floor.

The American Red Cross blood drive will take place in Dillon Mall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Event will take place from 1-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at the Dixon American Legion, 1120 W. First St.

The University of St. Francis will host its next American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the St. Clare Campus.

The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood and platelet donors are urged to make a donation appointment.

The American Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood and platelet donors are urged to make appointments.

During January, anyone who donates blood, platelets or plasma through the Red Cross will automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.

Donors urged to give now as nation faces lowest number of blood donors in decades.

State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is coordinating with local businesses to host a blood drive in her Crest Hill office Jan. 13.

Making and keeping appointments throughout December and January can help safeguard the national blood supply into the new year.

The event will take place at the Dixon American Legion, 1120 W. First St., Dixon.

As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays.

State Rep. Tom Weber, R-Lake Villa, is partnering with the Johnsburg Public Library and Versiti to host a Season of Giving Blood Drive, which will also be collecting nonperishable food items to support local food pantries this holiday season.

Seasonal illness, winter weather and holiday celebrations often lead to lower appointment numbers and decreased donor turnout, making it hard to keep up with the demand for blood products.

Versiti Blood Centers of Illinois one donation of blood can “save up to three lives.” So Joliet Catholic Academy and Providence’s effects potentially helped save 210 lives in the community.

State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen is encouraging Lake County residents to donate blood at the Round Lake Area Park District from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 16.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Putnam County High School, located at 402 E. Silverspoon Ave. in Granville.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Allegion-LCN, located at 1224 N. Main St. in Princeton.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at La Moille High School, located at 801 S. Main St.

The Red Cross has scheduled local blood drives. Gift cards and other rewards available to donors.

Grandwood Park Park District will hold a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Community Center, 36630 N. Hutchins Road, Gurnee.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Walnut Community Building, located at 141 Main St.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at DePue High School, located at 204 Pleasant St.

Temperatures in the upper 80s didn’t stop more than 200 people from venturing out to taste the various chili recipes at the first Polo Chili Cook-Off in three years.

Princeton Knights of Columbus will hold an ImpactLife blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17 in Harkrader Hall at the St. Louis Catholic Church, 616 S. Gosse Blvd in Princeton.

The public is encouraged to come out and give blood on Tuesday, Oct. 3. at USF’s St. Clare Campus in Joliet.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Hall High School, located at 800 West Erie St. in Spring Valley.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Allegion-LCN, located at 1224 N. Main St. in Princeton.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Putnam County High School, 402 E. Silverspoon Ave. in Granville.

The Putnam County High School Interact Club will sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22 in the high school gymnasium, located at 402 E. Silverspoon Ave in Granville.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at the Mason Memorial District Library, located at 104 W. Main St in Buda.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28 at the Walnut Community Bible Church, located at 125 Jackson St.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, at the Ladd Community Center, located at 303 S. Central Ave.