Local Cooling Centers
Hot and humid conditions are expected several days this week.
Stay safe.
- Limit strenuous outdoor activities
- Minimize sun exposure
- Stay hydrated with frequent breaks in Air Conditioning
- Check on elderly, sick, and those without Air Conditioning
- Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles
Most public places can be considered a cooling center, a few examples are shopping centers, department stores, your local library and most general public facilities during their business hours.
Cooling Centers - As reported by area Emergency Management Agencies
Many locations may be closed for holidays.
KANKAKEE COUNTY
All River Valley Metro buses will serve as free cooling centers River Valley Metro Mass
Transit District buses serve as free cooling stations whenever the heat index is 100°+
Leo Hasset Community Center (211 N. Main St., Manteno) Call 815-929-4801 for availability
Bradley Public Library (296 N Fulton Ave., Bradley) Mon. - Thurs. 9am-8pm, Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-3pm
Edward Chipman Public Library (126 N. Locust St., Momence) Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9am-6pm, Thurs. 1pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-2pm
Village of Hopkins Park (13043 E. 2260S. Rd., Pembroke Twp.) Tues. - Fri. 8am-2:30pm
Kankakee Public Library (201 E. Merchant St., Kankakee) Mon. - Thurs. 9am-7pm, Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-2pm
Bourbonnais Public Library (250 W John Casey Rd Bourbonnais) Mon. - Thurs. 9am-9pm, Fri. &Sat. 9am-4pm
Pembroke Township Senior Center (40119 S Wheeler Rd. Pembroke) Normal Business Hours Only - Call 815-944-5283 for availability
Kankakee County Health Department (2390 W. Station St., Kankakee) Mon. - Fri. 8:30am- 4:30pm
Villiage of Grant Park Community Center (2209 W Dixie Hwy) Call 815-278-3242 for availability
IROQUOIS COUNTY
Ashkum Coliseum
Chebanse Community Building
Cissna Park Village Hall
Gilman City Hall
Iroquois West CUSD #10, Gilman
Community Center of Milford, within City Hall
Milford Christian Church
Sheldon Public Library
Watseka Public Library
Walmart, Watseka
Trinity Church, Watseka
Iroquois County CUSD #9 Administration Office, Watseka
WILL COUNTY
Will County Cooling Centers - https://www.willcountyema.org/warmingcooling