City of St. Charles is hosting a blood drive June 16

The City of St. Charles will host a blood drive from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Heartland Blood Centers will have its mobile donation bus in the St. Charles municipal building parking lot, 2 E. Main St.

Walk-ins are welcome, but an appointment will ensure a quick and efficient donation. Call the city's human resources department at (630) 377-4446 to make an appointment.

Donating blood for cancer patients, children, mothers, fathers, and many others who need transfusions is something you can truly feel good about. Visit www.heartlandbc.org for information about Heartland Blood Center and blood donation facts.

About the City of St. Charles

Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 1,800 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle magazine in 2011; one of the "150 Great Places in Illinois," by the AIA Illinois; and one of the "Top 10 Towns To Live In" by West Suburban Living magazine. Visit www.stcharlesil.gov.