Official account for the American Red Cross of Illinois. Serving 88 counties across IL and parts of MO and IA.
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❤️ Thank you to Red Cross volunteers across Illinois who are distributing emergency supplies, supporting shelters, and helping families recover after this week's severe storms.
If you've been impacted, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) for assistance.
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Severe weather is in the forecast. Be prepared with the FREE Red Cross Emergency App!
✔️ Customize weather alerts
✔️ Find open shelters
✔️ Access preparedness tips
✔️ Available in English & Spanish
📱 Download from your app store or text GETEMERGENCY to 90999.
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Tim Tebow — Heisman Trophy Winner, College Football Hall of Famer, New York Times Bestselling Author and NCAAF National Champion — will join us for the 31st Annual Evening of Stars!
📍 Sept. 9 | Brown Ballroom, Normal, IL
🎟 Tickets & sponsorships: rdcrss.org/3Cfj7A7
ALT We are incredibly excited to announce that Tim Tebow — Heisman Trophy Winner, College Football Hall of Fame Inductee, New York Times Bestselling Author and two-time NCAAF National Champion — will be the special guest and keynote speaker at the 31st Annual Evening of Stars!
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A routine day at the Bloomington-Normal YMCA turned lifesaving when employees sprang into action after a man collapsed, using CPR to help save his life.
During National CPR & AED Awareness Week, get CPR certified -- you never know when you'll be needed.: rdcrss.org/2wyTKFD
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Today we honor Dr. Charles R. Drew, the “father of blood banking,” whose innovations transformed blood donation and continue saving lives every day. ❤️
Celebrate his legacy by donating blood:
📞 1-800-RED CROSS
💻 RedCrossBlood.org
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For more than 145 years, the American Red Cross has served members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are forever grateful for their courage and legacy. ❤️ #MemorialDay
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Imagine losing everything in an instant. That's the reality for many families facing disaster. The American Red Cross brings food, shelter, and support when it’s needed most. #MealsWithMeaning
$80 provides a full day of meals for a family of 4. Visit: rdcrss.org/4s3TTL2
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We ❤️ our EMS responders who make a difference when every second counts. Help give them a head start in the moments that matter by learning first aid and CPR this EMS Week: redcross.org/takeaclass
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Five minutes. That's all it takes for life-threatening bleeding to turn deadly. Three things you can do to help save a life:
• Get trained.
• Have bleeding control and first aid kits in your home.
• Take action if an emergency occurs.
redcross.org/takeaclass
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🐶 May is National Pet Month! Keep your pets safe in an emergency: make a kit, practice evacuations, microchip them, and update their tags. 📲 Your fur baby matters. For more tips on keeping them safe, download the free Red Cross Pet First Aid App: rdcrss.org/2OsfTNq
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This #NationalNursesWeek, we celebrate Red Cross nurses & health professionals who show up with compassion when it matters most. ❤️
You carry forward a legacy of care that brings hope and healing to our communities. Thank you! 👏
Know a volunteer nurse? Give them a shout-out!
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Thank you to all our #RedCrossHeroes and our sponsors for making the 2026 Heroes Breakfast a HUGE SUCCESS!!
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Get those paddles ready 2026 Heroes Breakfast, let's support the Red Cross Mission!
Thank you for everyone who has supported today's event and has joined us this morning to celebrate our #RedCrossHeroes!
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Thanks to our #RedCrossHeroes Breakfast co-chairs Mike Neller of AON and Meredith O’Connor of @JLL_USA for sharing the Red Cross mission with all of our guests this morning!
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Thank you @IrikaSargent and @JoeDonlonTV for being such wonderful emcees for our 24th annual Heroes Breakfast!
#RedCrossHeroes
@cbschicago
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Thank you to our 2026 Interactive Technology sponsor Stephan Company! Make sure to tag us in your posts to be featured on our social media wall!
#RedCrossHeroes
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Our 24th annual Heroes Breakfast at the Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites featuring local people doing amazing things is about to get underway!
Learn more about our heroes here: rdcrss.org/3Dg2bHV
#RedCrossHeroes
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⛈️ Severe storms, including tornadoes, are possible today. 🔗 Learn how to stay safe & strengthen your home: rdcrss.org/4ifJHuY
📲 Get real-time alerts & safety tips—download the Red Cross Emergency App: redcross.org/apps
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This National Volunteer Month, we honor volunteers like Karen White, whose steady dedication helps us show up when people need us most. Karen supported residents in Crete, IL at a multi‑agency resource center after several home fires.
Become a volunteer: RedCross.org/Volunteer
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Life is good. Give more of it. Come to give blood or platelets March 30-April 12 and we’ll thank you with an exclusive Red Cross x Life is Good® T-shirt, while they last.
Pass on the positivity and schedule your donation today: rcblood.org/46fozB4
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