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Cook County Warming Centers Open as Temperatures Drop
Bitterly cold temperatures are expected to enter the region late Thursday afternoon and last through much of next week.The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) reminds residents to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves and their families.
Municipalities and townships across Cook County operate warming centers for residents. Residents who do not have adequate heating in their homes are encouraged to visit a warming center to ensure they remain safe.
Click here for a list of warming centers in the City of Chicago.
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Hours of Operation |
Address |
City |
Transportation |
Restrictions / Notes |
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Bremen Township |
Monday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
16361 S. Kedzie Pkwy. |
Markham |
No |
Open. |
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Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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Elk Grove Township |
Monday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
600 Landmeier Rd. |
Elk Grove Village |
No |
Open during business hours only. Closed on federal holidays. CDC guidelines will be followed as well as guidance set forth by the governor's office. |
(847) 437-0300 | |||||||
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Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Thursday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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Hanover Township |
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
240 S. Route 59 |
Bartlett |
Yes. Cost: $1 donation each ride. Only available within the township.
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Health screening and temperature check must be completed before entering. |
(630) 483-5600 | |||||||
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Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
(Senior Center) |
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Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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Lemont Township |
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
1115 Warner Ave. |
Lemont |
Yes. Please call (630) 257-2522 |
Social distancing and CDC guidelines are followed. Temperatures will be taken before entering the building. |
(630) 257-2522 | |||||||
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Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
(Lemont Township Offices) |
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Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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Orland Township |
Monday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
14807 Ravinia Ave. |
Orland Park |
Yes. Rides are available for township seniors |
Temperatures will be taken before entering. Masks are required and social distancing must be followed. |
(708) 403-4222 | |||||||
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Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
55 and older. One-way rides within the |
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Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
township are $2. One-way rides outside the |
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Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
township are $4. Due to current economic |
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Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
conditions, Orland Township can make special |
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Saturday: Closed |
financial accommodations for seniors in need. |
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Sunday: Closed |
Please call (708) 403-4222. |
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Palos Township |
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
10802 S. Roberts Rd. |
Palos Hills |
No |
Social distancing and CDC guidelines are enforced. | (708) 598-4418 | |||||||
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Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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Riverside Township |
Monday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
27 Riverside Rd. |
Riverside |
No |
Open during business hours only. Mask required. Social distancing and other CDC guidelines are enforced. |
(708) 442-4400 | |||||||
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Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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| Schaumburg Township |
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One Illinois Blvd. | Hoffman Estates | No |
Open during business hours only. Social distancing and other CDC guidelines are enforced. *Generally closed on federal holidays. Please call to confirm location is open before heading there. |
(847) 884-0030 | |||||||
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Schiller Park |
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9526 W. Irving Park Rd. |
Schiller Park |
No |
Social distancing and other CDC guidelines are enforced. On Friday, February 05, 2021, this location will open at 8:00 p.m. and will remain operational 24 hrs a day while temperatures are subzero, until the cold front ends. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
847-678-2550 Call M-F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Stickney Township |
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
7745 S. Leamington Ave. |
Burbank |
No |
Please call ahead of time to ensure that the location is open. Social distancing and other CDC guidelines are enforced. Available for Stickney Township residents only. |
(708) 636-8850 | |||||||
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Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
(Louis S. Viverity Senior Center) |
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Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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EMRS urges you to keep the following tips in mind through the cold winter months:
- Never use your oven for heat.
- Never bring charcoal or gas grills indoors (they are a carbon monoxide hazard).
- Make sure all portable heatPleaseers are unplugged when not in use.
- Use electric space heaters with extreme caution – avoid placing them near curtains or other flammable materials and turn them off before going to bed.
- Keep heat at adequate levels or leave faucets open with a slight drip to prevent pipes from freezing.
- Keep moving. Your body generates its own heat when you engage in physical activities.