Fire Chief Tracey Steffes' Action and Expertise Saved Thousands, Earning Him the 2022 Red Cross Firefighter Hero Award, Sponsored by Wintrust

Fire Chief Tracey Steffes of Morris, Illinois, is the 2022 Red Cross Firefighter Hero Award recipient. Chief Steffes has dedicated his life to his community, serving first as a volunteer fireman for the city of Morris before eventually becoming fire chief. In June 2021, Chief Steffes faced his biggest challenge as the leader of the […]

by Jessica Braun Gervais

Honor the 2021 American Red Cross of Illinois 'Extraordinary Heroes' Now and Double Your Impact

The past year has been unprecedented in just about every sense. Thankfully, heroes from across Illinois stepped up to help in remarkable ways. The American Red Cross of Illinois is proud to honor and recognize 24 unique community heroes — join us in celebrating these extraordinary individuals, including:  a young veteran who sprang into action […]

by American Red Cross | Partnership