Blood drive

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.

International Women’s Day has been held annually on March 8 since 1911.

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.