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Lake County adopts National Blood Donor Month proclamation; American Red Cross urges donations as supplies run low

Lake County Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

The council declared January National Blood Donor Month and heard from an American Red Cross representative warning of a severe winter shortfall in the blood supply; the county plans a joint blood drive with ABC7 Chicago and will encourage office and public participation.

The Lake County Council unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing January as National Blood Donor Month and heard an update from the American Red Cross on a severe winter blood shortage.

Council members moved and seconded a resolution urging residents to donate and acknowledging the role of diverse, regular donors in…

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