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We provide essential services to remove barriers, strengthen families & promote healing when children need healthcare.
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13/10/2026

When a child is sick, families will go anywhere to find the care they need. 🌍

In 2025, Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana served families from 45 states and Puerto Rico & 19 countries.

Whether a family is arriving from right here in our community or around the world, we're proud to give them a home away from home so they can focus on what matters most: helping their child heal.

09/10/2026

6,974 children. 3,651 families. 1 strong community. 💪

Because of you, families didn't have to face hospital stays alone in the first half of 2026. Your kindness provided a comfortable place to recharge and the gift of togetherness at Ronald McDonald House.

Thank you for keeping parents, like Ashlee and Marty, and their children, like Luna, close! ❤️

06/10/2026

"Gracias [Casa] Ronald McDonald por hacer que todo este proceso sea menos difícil, gracias por pensar en los hermanitos de los pacientes. Estar en [Casa] Ronald McDonald es recibir un abrazo en el corazón." 💛

"Thank you, Ronald McDonald [House], for making this whole process a little easier. Thank you for thinking of the patients' siblings. Being at Ronald McDonald [House] is like getting a hug for the heart."

Words like these from a parent are why we do this. Through games, creative activities, and lots of laughter, Sibshops provides a place for sibs to meet others in similar situations (sometimes for the first time!), share their joys and challenges, and just get to be kids.

✨ Join us at an upcoming session:
🗓️ Monday, October 12 | Ronald McDonald House: Advocate Children's Hospital
🗓️ Saturday, October 24 | Ronald McDonald House: Lurie Children's
🗓️ Tuesday, November 17 | Ronald McDonald House: Loyola University Medical Center

Spots can fill fast, so grab yours today: ronaldmcdonaldhousechicago.org/sibshops

05/10/2026

Small tabs. BIG impact. ❤️ United Scrap Metal’s 1,000 Nights of Care campaign is here, with a goal of raising $100,000 to help families stay together at Ronald McDonald House!

Each night means a comfortable place to rest, meals to share, and a caring community close to their child’s medical care. It gives families room to breathe and focus on what matters most: being together.

Our longtime partner, United Scrap Metal, helps turn little Pop Tabs into meaningful support for families. Here’s how you can get involved:

♻️ Join our Pop Tab Program and start collecting today! The 1,000 Nights of Care campaign runs through November, but you can collect Pop Tabs all year long! Rally your friends, school, or coworkers to keep the support for families going.

🎨 Find everything you need to get started on our Pop Tab Program webpage, including coloring sheets, container labels, and more.

❤️ Share the campaign to keep the generosity growing!

Help Us Reach 1,000 Nights of Care! Every donation, Pop Tab, and share brings families closer.

https://ronaldmcdonaldhousechicago.org/events/recycle/

03/10/2026

Shoutout to our third-quarter Meal Heroes! 👏👏👏

Join us in celebrating the amazing teams from AbbVie, Aon, Covenant Living at Windsor Park, Edward Hospital Foundation, PPM America/JACKSON, Hyatt Regency, Southwest Airlines, YMSL Carillon, the Blum Family, Marquette Bank, and JPMorganChase.

These incredible volunteer teams have provided three or more meals for families from July 1-September 30.

Thank you for bringing so much comfort and care to families at our Houses through the nourishing meals you provide. We are so grateful for you! ❤️

Want to become a Meal Hero? Visit ronaldmcdonaldhousechicago.org/meals to learn more and sign up.

02/10/2026

🎭 Are you ready for a magical, mysterious night? Dress up in your fanciest red and black and join us for The MasqueRED Ball, hosted by the Red Shoe Society!

Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot now: https://ronaldmcdonaldhousechicago.org/events/masqueredball

We can’t wait to see you:

Saturday, October 24
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
The Grand Banking Hall
231 S. LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60604

Come in your boldest red and black cocktail attire, add to the intrigue with a mask (if you choose!), and enjoy an incredible night featuring music, magic, and more!

Don't miss this elegant evening of intrigue, including:

🎴 Tarot card readings
🪄 Live magician
💃 Live music and dancing
❤️ Life-changing impact, care, and comfort for families navigating difficult diagnoses

➡️ Purchase tickets TODAY! https://ronaldmcdonaldhousechicago.org/events/masqueredball

30/09/2026

⏰ The countdown is on! Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ends TONIGHT. If you’ve been meaning to make a difference, now is the time!

Make your best gift before midnight, and it will be DOUBLED to give more brave cancer fighters like Bennett and Aiden a place to rest, recover, and play: ronaldmcdonaldhousechicago.org/lastchance2x

Today, a family will get a call that no parent is ever ready for. Tomorrow, they'll need a place to stay close to their child receiving life-saving care in the hospital. ❤️

You can help make sure they have one.

Give before midnight at ronaldmcdonaldhousechicago.org/lastchance2x

30/09/2026

The new Chicago Bulls room at Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children's is a slam dunk! 🏀🏀🏀

Last week, we officially opened our new Chicago Bulls gaming room, giving children and families a super fun place to hang out, relax, and play together.

Huge thanks to artists Katelynn Lewis, Jennifer Bertrand, and Natt Bennett for the amazing murals, Kal-El Assembly for installing the electronics and gaming systems, and the Josh Giddey Family Foundation and the Chicago Bulls for bringing this room to life. We're so grateful for your support, and so excited for children and families to fill this special space with laughter and love.

30/09/2026

Three cheers for our amazing volunteers! 🎉🎉🎉

Because of you, families at Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana find more than a place to stay—they find comfort, care, and the ability to remain close to the child who needs them most. Thank you so much for the time, compassion, and encouragement you give to families every day!

29/09/2026

😄 Say cheese!

While six-year-old Bennett bravely fought cancer, he and his family found a home away from home at Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana for 41 nights. One of Bennett's favorite parts? The toy closet! 🧸🧩🎨

Thanks to your generosity, Bennett and his siblings got to pick out fun new games and activities (like this awesome cooking set 🍇) to play and enjoy.

Thanks for bringing moments of joy, laughter, and creativity to children like Bennett!

21/09/2026

As we recognize this September, we're thinking of the NICU families supported by Ronald McDonald House programs around the world ❤️

Families like baby Grayson's.

Grayson was born early at 33 weeks and needed immediate surgery and specialized care. For nearly a month while Grayson was in the NICU, his parents, Paige and Jordan, stayed just steps away at Ronald McDonald House Louisville

"Being at Ronald McDonald House allowed us to be with Grayson in the NICU as much as possible," Paige says. "It was the biggest blessing to us on our journey."

18/09/2026

“The facility allowed us to stay focused on our son’s needs while still giving him the chance to enjoy being a child.” - The McHugh Vasquez Family

Jeremy, Jessica, and their three children stayed at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta for over 60 nights while their son participated in a feeding therapy program nearby.

When families can stay close, they can focus on what matters most: caring for and supporting one another throughout their child’s medical journey.

15/09/2026

When you're navigating your child's medical journey, everyday activities like getting a haircut can fall to the bottom of the priority list.

At Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay, Inc., Olivia and her team helped families get back-to-school ready with fresh haircuts. We're grateful to community members like Olivia who give back in meaningful ways, helping families feel supported and experience moments of normalcy during challenging times.

31/08/2026

Once a Ronald McDonald House Family, always a Ronald McDonald House Family. ❤️

While Harlow and Hadley were in the NICU, the Rardon family found comfort and support at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri. Now, the twins have made it a tradition to give back by volunteering at the House each year, even spending part of their birthday this year packing lunches and preparing a meal for families staying at the House.

Thank you, Harlow and Hadley!

26/08/2026

For families navigating their child’s healthcare journey, comfort can come in many forms. This , we're celebrating the special friends who bring a sense of calm, companionship, and plenty of smiles to Ronald McDonald House programs around the world.

18/08/2026

At Ronald McDonald House, families can stay together and continue making memories along the way.

From Bingo night at Ronald McDonald House Southwest Ohio, to a visit to the ballpark at Ronald McDonald House Maryland, to a family picnic at Ronald McDonald House Chicago, these special moments bring families together and create lasting memories while staying close to the care they need.

13/08/2026

Summer days call for a sweet treat! 🍦

When a child is receiving medical care, moments like sharing an ice cream, enjoying a summer activity, or simply spending time together can mean so much.

At Ronald McDonald House, families can hold onto these moments, all while staying close to the care their child needs.

10/08/2026

“It is not just the House that provided us with a sense of home – it was the people,” says Shawna.

When the Roy family’s daughter, Carly, was in the NICU, her family stayed at Ronald McDonald House South Central Ontario, surrounded by a community of support while their daughter was receiving medical treatment.

For families like the Roys, Ronald McDonald House becomes more than a place to stay. It's a place of comfort and connection and a reminder that they’re not alone.

29/07/2026

When a child is receiving medical care, even simple routines can take on a whole new meaning.

At Ronald McDonald House, families can hold on to the routines and comforts of home while staying close to the care their child needs.

27/07/2026

At Ronald McDonald House, it’s the small, in-between moments that often mean the most. Whether it’s time to play outside or to enjoy the fresh air together, these moments provide comfort and a sense of normalcy when families need it most ❤️

Address

Tripp Avenue At Airmail Road PO Box 7002

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

Website

https://ronaldmcdonaldhousechicago.org/

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