State's Attorney Glasgow Lends Hand to Downtown Joliet Blood Drive

The Taylor Babec Community Blood Drive is set for Jan. 30.

The following was provided by the Will County State's Attorney's office. The author, Charles B. Pelkie, is the office's director of public affairs.  Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow is pleased to announce that his office once again is partnering with Heartland Blood Centers and Joliet mom Jennifer Babec to host a blood drive in downtown Joliet. The next Taylor Babec Community Blood Drive will be from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the Will County State's Attorney's Office, 121 N. Chicago Street, across the street from the historic Rialto Square Theatre. Anyone who works in or visits downtown Joliet is encouraged to take 30 minutes to donate blood on Jan. 30. Appointments can be made by calling Jennifer Babec at 815-…

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Last Chance to Donate a Quart for a Pint

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church is holding a blood drive on Sunday, Aug. 12, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. For every quart of blood drawn, those donating will receive a voucher for a free pint of ice cream from Oberweis.

Get ready for orange juice and cookies! Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church is hosting a summer blood drive on Sunday, Aug. 12. The blood drive, which will be held from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., will be conducted by Heartland Blood Centers. According to Heartland's website, all people who donate a pint of blood will receive a coupon for a free quart of Oberweis ice cream as part of the group's Pint-for-a-quart program.  To donate blood, donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 years old with a parent's signed permission, weigh at least 110 pounds, be symptom-free of all colds, flus and allergies, and be in general good health, according to the Heartland website. For more information about the blood drive, contact Katherine Freeman 708-342-…

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Giving the Gift of Life: VFW to Host Blood Drive

Mokena VFW Post #725 and the Ladies Auxiliary are hosting a blood drive on Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Residents of the Southland that are ready to open up a vein for the benefit of others, your time has come. On Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lady's Auxiliary of the Mokena VFW Post #725, 19852 Wolf Road, are hosting a blood drive, with Heartland Community Blood Centers accepting donations at the VFW. According to Heartland's website, all people who donate a pint of blood will be given a coupon for a free quart of Oberweis ice cream as part of the group's Pint-for-a-quart program.  To donate blood, donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 years old with a parent's signed permission, weight at least 110 pounds, be symptom-free of all colds, flus and allergies, and be in general good health, according to the Heartland …

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