Community Corner

New Lenox Fire District Hosts Blood Drive Saturday

Local blood banks are short on donations this winter; you can chip in and help out.

The blood banks in the area are experiencing a shortage in donations this winter, and the New Lenox Fire Protection District has an opportunity for residents to help.

The district will host a blood drive Saturday, Jan. 10 at Station 1, 261 E. Maple Street from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can be made by calling 815-463-4500.

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